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Recent Examples of superiority complex
His superiority complex results in every seeming slight getting added to his list of offenses, while his lack of self-esteem (which of course often comes with a superiority complex) ensures that the decency of others further fuels his rage.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
This gulf has long been a source of misunderstandings, superiority complexes and also humor.
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Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Nov. 2025
Narcissists are known for their sense of entitlement, self-centeredness, superiority complex, and condescending attitude toward others.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
The Neun are your bosses, with excessively potent abilities and superiority complexes to match.
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Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
14 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.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 July 2025
Khan is arrogant and has maintained his superiority complex towards his Arlen neighbors.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
However, because a superiority complex is so closely related to narcissistic personality disorder, experts theorize that the effects of NPD can sometimes overlap with the effects of a superiority complex.
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Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Aug. 2024
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
This gulf has long been a source of misunderstandings, superiority complexes and also humor.
—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Nov. 2025
Narcissists are known for their sense of entitlement, self-centeredness, superiority complex, and condescending attitude toward others.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
The Neun are your bosses, with excessively potent abilities and superiority complexes to match.
—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
14 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
However, because a superiority complex is so closely related to narcissistic personality disorder, experts theorize that the effects of NPD can sometimes overlap with the effects of a superiority complex.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superiority complex
Noun
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There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.
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To put it nicely, James is high horse moral blowhard on a lot of things, and one is being vegan.
Noun
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Why does confidence read as passion for a white athlete, but as arrogance for a Black one?
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.
Noun
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However, in the wrong hands, being silent can signal disdain and superciliousness.
Noun
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The brand positions the fabric and fit as its answer to the old assumption that hemp-heavy shirts could not feel comfortable enough for everyday wear.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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“Superiority complex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superiority%20complex. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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