delusion of grandeur
Believing oneself exceptional
A delusion of grandeur is an exaggerated belief in one's own importance, power, or abilities—typically far beyond what reality supports.
The phrase often appears in plural: delusions of grandeur.
Someone with delusions of grandeur might believe they're destined to rule the world or that they possess exceptional talents others fail to recognize.
The term originates in psychiatry but now applies loosely to anyone with an inflated sense of self: He has delusions of grandeur if he thinks he can run that company.
Ruinous excessive confidence
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- narcissismExcessive admiration of oneself
- self-importanceExaggerated sense of significance
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
conceit · pomposity · arrogance · overconfidence · boastfulness · haughtiness · swagger · presumption
Obsession with one's importance
- psychosisSevere reality detachment
- egomaniaPathological self-absorption
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
mania · overestimation · fantasy · misbelief · unreality · bipolar · hallucination · self-aggrandizement
hubris
Ruinous excessive confidence
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- narcissismExcessive admiration of oneself
- self-importanceExaggerated sense of significance
vanity · conceit · pomposity · arrogance · overconfidence · boastfulness · haughtiness · swagger · presumption · smugness
megalomania
Obsession with one's importance
- psychosisSevere reality detachment
- egomaniaPathological self-absorption
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
schizophrenia · mania · overestimation · fantasy · misbelief · unreality · bipolar · hallucination · self-aggrandizement · messiah complex
Napoleon complex
Overcompensation for small stature
monarchy · coronation · throne · empire · conquest · world domination · dynasty · Caesar · pharaoh · absolute power
delusion of grandeurinferiority complex
Chronic sense of inadequacy
self-loathing · low self-esteem · self-deprecation · self-doubt · insecurity
delusion of grandeurself-awareness
Insight into one's psyche
humility · self-knowledge · groundedness · modesty · intellectual honesty
delusion of grandeurself-acceptance
Approval of oneself
self-awareness · groundedness · emotional stability · psychological insight · humility
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