superiority complex

noun

An attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.

Meanings

nounsuperiority complex (plural superiority complexes)

plural superiority complexes

  1. human sciencesAn attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.

Synonyms & antonyms

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