overcompensators
Those trying too hard
People who overcompensate—who go too far in one direction to make up for a perceived weakness or deficiency in another.
The word often carries a mocking edge, suggesting the excess is obvious and perhaps pathetic: The guy with the enormous truck? Classic overcompensator.
Psychology uses the term more neutrally for those whose coping mechanisms overshoot.
One who flaunts abilities
- braggartOne who flaunts achievements
- one-upperPerson who outdoes others
- loudmouthObnoxiously vocal person
- peacockingOstentatious self-display
flashiness · exaggeration · boasting · name-dropping · humble-brag · attention-seeking · dominance · aggression
Uncertainty about oneself
- inferiority complexChronic sense of inadequacy
- egoOne's self-image
- defense mechanismUnconscious self-protective mental process
- inadequacyState of being insufficient
self-doubt · bravado · posturing · validation-seeking · narcissism · fragile ego · overachiever · perfectionist
Large, stately houses
- designer labelsLuxury clothing makers' names
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- status symbolsObjects signaling wealth
- conspicuous consumptionFlaunting wealth through purchases
bling · trophies · upgrades · McMansions · overspending · debt · materialism · watches
One who overcontrols subordinates
- workaholismAddiction to one's job
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- overdeliveringExceeding promised results
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
control freak · corner office · power-hungry · busywork · burnout · overcommitment · empire-building · yes-man
showoff
One who flaunts abilities
- braggartOne who flaunts achievements
- one-upperPerson who outdoes others
- loudmouthObnoxiously vocal person
peacocking · flashiness · exaggeration · boasting · name-dropping · humble-brag · attention-seeking · dominance · aggression · overreaction
insecurity
Uncertainty about oneself
- inferiority complexChronic sense of inadequacy
- egoOne's self-image
- defense mechanismUnconscious self-protective mental process
inadequacy · self-doubt · bravado · posturing · validation-seeking · narcissism · fragile ego · overachiever · perfectionist · approval-seeking
mansions
Large, stately houses
- designer labelsLuxury clothing makers' names
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- status symbolsObjects signaling wealth
conspicuous consumption · bling · trophies · upgrades · McMansions · overspending · debt · materialism · watches · jewelry
micromanager
One who overcontrols subordinates
- workaholismAddiction to one's job
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- overdeliveringExceeding promised results
perfectionism · control freak · corner office · power-hungry · busywork · burnout · overcommitment · empire-building · yes-man · sycophant
bodybuilder
Competitive physique athlete
lifter · flexing · machismo · physique · protein · gains · swole · ripped · hypermasculine · testosterone
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