Examples of superiority complex in a Sentence
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Jenn doesn’t understand where Tamra’s superiority complex comes from given this.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Regarding the supporting cast, Dave is a white, privileged dude with a superiority complex, and in the show, he’s surrounded by people of color who challenge his perception of himself.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
Khan is arrogant and has maintained his superiority complex towards his Arlen neighbors.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Newsom’s comments definitely embody that superiority complex that can sometimes shine in the Golden State.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
However, thanks to an infusion of new faces and a change in attitude, the superiority complex that once accelerated Italian soccer’s decline has finally given way to the acceptance that change must occur from within.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Two of the leads hated each other — the British stage actor thought the scruffy newcomer was a snot-nosed punk, and his younger co-star felt the veteran thespian was a drunk with a superiority complex.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
The resort managers at the various White Lotus locations share a tight fuse and superiority complex.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Victoria’s power is sublimated, but her superiority complex is strong.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
Regarding the supporting cast, Dave is a white, privileged dude with a superiority complex, and in the show, he’s surrounded by people of color who challenge his perception of himself.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
Khan is arrogant and has maintained his superiority complex towards his Arlen neighbors.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 July 2025
Newsom’s comments definitely embody that superiority complex that can sometimes shine in the Golden State.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
However, thanks to an infusion of new faces and a change in attitude, the superiority complex that once accelerated Italian soccer’s decline has finally given way to the acceptance that change must occur from within.
—David Ferrini, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Two of the leads hated each other — the British stage actor thought the scruffy newcomer was a snot-nosed punk, and his younger co-star felt the veteran thespian was a drunk with a superiority complex.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
The resort managers at the various White Lotus locations share a tight fuse and superiority complex.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Victoria’s power is sublimated, but her superiority complex is strong.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Superiority complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superiority%20complex. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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