impostor
noun
a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name.
Example Sentences
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“I have a lot of imposter syndrome. I’m constantly in wonder that I ended up getting to do this and that hopefully, am the right person to do it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
He hasn't sought treatment, which he says is probably down to "imposter syndrome", fuelled by a lack of information on HSD.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Am I an imposter, a fraud, jealous or just a jerk?
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Lambrini Girls bassist Selin Macieira-Boşgelmez tells BBC Newsbeat that women in the rock scene are "often plagued with imposter syndrome".
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
“He is an imposter who wears my face!”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
