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superiority complex
[ suh-peer-ee-awr-i-tee kom-pleks, -or-, soo- ]
noun
- an exaggerated feeling of superiority to others, characterized by arrogant or overbearing behavior. Compare God complex ( def ), inferiority complex ( def ).
superiority complex
noun
- informal.an inflated estimate of one's own merit, usually manifested in arrogance
Word History and Origins
Origin of superiority complex1
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Example Sentences
Her belief that she communicates directly with God gives her a superiority complex that further alienates her from the people showing her the greatest kindnesses.
Like Joseph, Gurowski displayed a relentless superiority complex, eviscerating pretty much everyone in the Federal government.
You know, that grinning skull we have stuck up all over the place to bolster up our superiority complex.
The superiority complex found in group known as science fiction fans is probably unequalled anywhere.
The first step in conquering this superiority complex is to realize that it is there.
There is one more thing we need to do in conquering that superiority complex.
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