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    su·pe·ri·or·i·ty com·plex
    /səˌpɪriˈɔrədi ˌkɑmˈplɛks/

    noun

    • 1. an attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.
  2. Jan 16, 2024 · A superiority complex is a behavior that suggests a person believes they’re somehow superior to others. While not an official diagnosis, symptoms of it can occur with...

  3. Jan 18, 2023 · This article explores the characteristics, effects, potential causes, and diagnosis of a superiority complex as well as some coping mechanisms that may be helpful.

  4. A superiority complex is a defense mechanism that develops over time to help a person cope with feelings of inferiority. [1] [2] The term was coined by Alfred Adler (1870–1937) in the early 1900s, as part of his school of individual psychology .

  5. Feb 27, 2024 · A superiority complex is a belief that your abilities or accomplishments are dramatically better than other people’s. Learn how it affects your mental health, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have one.

  6. Oct 16, 2021 · A superiority complex is an overinflated ego paired with a burning desire to minimize or undermine others to make yourself feel better.

  7. Aug 15, 2023 · A superiority complex is an exaggerated opinion of one’s own abilities and achievements, often a defense mechanism to hide feelings of inferiority. Learn how to recognize the signs, causes, and treatment options for a superiority complex, and how it differs from narcissistic personality disorder.

  8. May 15, 2023 · A superiority complex is a psychological phenomenon in which a person exaggerates or inflates the perception of their significance, skills, and accomplishments. Learn how it differs from narcissism, inferiority complex, and how to communicate and work past it.