imposter syndrome

• a variation of impostor syndrome.
  impostor syndrome

  noun

  anxiety or self-doubt that results from persistently undervaluing one’s competence and active role in achieving success, while falsely attributing one's accomplishments to luck or other external forces.

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imposter syndrome

She said she felt "imposter syndrome" thinking that she "would never reply and it would just result in going into her message requests".

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

I think you’re experiencing a bit of imposter syndrome about being financially responsible — and I can relate.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2025

"Sometimes imposter syndrome does sneak in a little bit and I worry, but you could lose any job tomorrow."

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025

“This led to burnout, imposter syndrome, and deep self-doubt.”

From Salon ● Mar. 2, 2025

‘I’ve had the imposter syndrome my whole life.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2025

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