Superiority Complex

• A superiority complex is a behavior that suggests a person believes they’re somehow superior to others.
• People with this complex often have exaggerated opinions of themselves. They may believe their abilities and achievements surpass those of others.
• A superiority complex may actually be hiding low self-esteem or a sense of inferiority.
• Superiority complex is really a defense mechanism for feelings of inadequacy that we all struggle with.
• A superiority complex is an exaggerated sense of self-worth. It hides real feelings of mediocrity.
• An inferiority complex is an overstated feeling of weakness. It often hides true motives, such as aspirations for power.
• A superiority complex is the result or reaction to a failure to achieve one’s goals or to live up to internal expectations.

Sources

• Superiority Complex: Understanding It, Traits, Treatment and More