impostor
noun
a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
Example Sentences
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Am I an imposter, a fraud, jealous or just a jerk?
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
In his book, Head North, Burnham wrote that he "struggled to feel part of things" at university and felt like an "imposter".
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Coco Gauff admitted she still battles with imposter syndrome after overcoming Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
She admits to still having imposter syndrome as an actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
“Yet I approve of children, in principle,” the imposter went on.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
