Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
superiority-complex
noun
/suːˌpɪəriˈɔːrɪti ˈkɒmplɛks/
Definition
An attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.
Examples
- Despite his arrogance, many suspected he had a superiority complex.
- Her constant need to show off was a clear indication of her superiority complex.
Meaning
A psychological term that describes the behavior of an individual who believes they are better than others, often to mask insecurities.
Synonyms
- arrogance
- hubris
- superciliousness
