a tendency to cause disagreement or hostility between people. Sometimes people who think they are superior have a tendency to prove that their the smartest people in the room. From experience, this can occur because of insecurity, self-esteem, lack of confidence, etc.
A superiority complex is a belief that your abilities or accomplishments are somehow dramatically better than other people's. People with a superiority complex may be condescending, smug, or mean to other people who don't agree with them.
Narcissists can have a superiority complex, which makes people feel that they have high self-esteem, but in reality, they don't. "All narcissists will mostly have an inflated self-worth, but every person with a superiority complex will not have narcissistic personality disorder.
Of course, anyone of any type can develop a superiority complex. From personal experiences, I would say they would tend to be ESTJs, ENTPs, INTJs, and INTPs to a smaller extent (also ENTJs, but they always seem to be able to back up their confidence with achievements) .
1. ESFJ. People who fit the ESFJ personality type can usually be recognized by their big hearts and kindly manner.
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a long-term, mental health condition.
Inferiority is the opposite of superiority.
We seek superiority when we want to be better than others. Some people believe that achieving superiority would increase autonomy, as if you don't have to depend so much on other people or circumstances of the environment. We feel good when we are recognized and admired by other people.
Emotional superiority is the feeling that one is better than others. As a personality trait it goes beyond self esteem and is associated with grandiosity and narcissism.
superiority noun [U] (BETTER)
the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another: The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition.
synonyms: transcendence, transcendency. type of: domination, mastery, supremacy. power to dominate or defeat. displaying a sense of being better than others. type of: arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness.
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the superiority of the nation in military might. Synonyms & Similar Words. dominance. supremacy. distinction.
phoney. adjective. informal someone who is phoney pretends to be friendly, clever, kind etc.
argumentative. adjective. showing disapproval someone who is argumentative often argues or disagrees with people.
Definitions of know-it-all. someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others. synonyms: know-all. type of: egoist, egotist, swellhead. a conceited and self-centered person.
Superiority complex can stem from illusory superiority or actual talents and strengths. For example, a talented athlete or individual who has had a successful academic career who demonstrates overbearing behavior with little need for external validation.
If the conclusions I've drawn are correct, Jesus had preferences for INFJ or perhaps INTJ, INFP or INTP. This might explain why he stood out so much from the crowd, aside from the fact that, for those who believe in him, he was the son of God.
Assertive Debaters (ENTP-A), Executives (ESTJ-A), and Entrepreneurs (ESTP-A) (all 95%), and Assertive Commanders (ENTJ-A) (98%) are the personality types reporting the highest confidence in their own abilities.
(suːpɪəriɒrɪti , US -ɔːrɪti ) 1. uncountable noun. If one side in a war or conflict has superiority, it has an advantage over its enemy, for example because it has more soldiers or better equipment.
A superiority complex is a defense mechanism that develops over time to help a person cope with feelings of inferiority. Individuals with this complex typically come across as supercilious, haughty, and disdainful toward others. They may treat others in an imperious, overbearing, and even aggressive manner.
Adjective This new model offers superior performance. The small army was overwhelmed by superior numbers. He only helps us because it makes him feel superior.