WordNet
n. an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance
Wikipedia
A superiority complex is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person's feelings of superiority counter or conceal his or her feelings of inferiority. The term was coined by Alfred Adler as part of his school of individual psychology. It was introduced in his series of books, including "Understanding Human Nature" and "Social Interest".
Usage examples of "superiority complex".
He paused and added philosophically, When a superiority complex like that breaks, it breaks all the way.
You see, Nestor 10 had a superiority complex that was becoming more radical all the time.
For one, given his inferiority/superiority complex and his love/hate relationship with the police, I think he got off on what he saw as the ultimate “.
It's the sign of a highly developed, misplaced superiority complex and very irritating to really superior intellects….
It's the sign of a highly developed, misplaced superiority complex and very irritating to really superior intellects.