delusion of grandeur
The term "delusion of grandeur" is often associated with various mental health disorders and involves an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
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Definition
C1Mental Health
(clinical, technical)A false belief in one's own exceptional abilities, importance, or power, often seen in mental disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Example
- The patient exhibited a delusion of grandeur, believing he was a famous historical figure.
- Her delusion of grandeur led her to think she had special powers that others did not.
B2General
(informal)An exaggerated belief in one's own importance or abilities.
Example
- His delusion of grandeur made it difficult for him to work with others.
- She had a delusion of grandeur, thinking she could solve all the company's problems single-handedly.