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- Dictionaryim·pos·tor syn·drome
noun
- 1. the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills: "people suffering from impostor syndrome may be at increased risk of anxiety"
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Impostor syndrome, also known as impostor phenomenon or impostorism, is a psychological experience of intellectual and professional infraudulence. It is "the subjective experience of perceived self-doubt in one's abilities and accomplishments compared with others, despite evidence to suggest the contrary."
Apr 16, 2021 · Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To...
Jan 19, 2024 · Imposter syndrome is the psychological experience of feeling like a fake or a phony despite any genuine success that you have achieved. It can show up in the context of work, relationships, friendships, or just overall. It's a very common and frustrating phenomenon because it holds us back from the self-confidence we've earned and deserve to feel.
Overcoming imposter syndrome involves changing a person's mindset about their own abilities. Imposters feel like they don’t belong, so acknowledging their expertise and...
Sep 11, 2023 · Imposter syndrome, also referred to as imposter phenomenon, is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt surrounding an individual’s intelligence, abilities and accomplishments—even when the individual...
Apr 26, 2024 · Imposter syndrome is a thought pattern in which you doubt your own abilities. Learn more about who gets it, symptoms, causes, and how to overcome it. Skip to main content
May 20, 2024 · Imposter syndrome, a persistent unjustified feeling that one’s success is fraudulent. Imposter syndrome is characterized by doubt in one’s abilities—despite a record of achievement or respect from one’s peers—and a fear of having one’s unworthiness exposed.