tall poppy syndrome
a tendency to begrudge, resent, or mock people of great success, talent, or status: In our culture of tall poppy syndrome, the more I succeed, the more people try to cut me down.
a tendency to downplay one’s own achievements or talent in order to avoid the resentment and mockery of others: When we observe these students suppressing their natural and exceptional gifts, we are looking at the tall poppy syndrome.
Origin of tall poppy syndrome
1- See also tall poppy.
Words Nearby tall poppy syndrome
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British Dictionary definitions for tall poppy syndrome
Australian informal a tendency to disparage any person who has achieved great prominence or wealth
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