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

"There's some big names in that pool and I've got a little bit of imposter syndrome at the moment," Brier said.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

She admits to still having imposter syndrome as an actor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026

So as it all unfolded, I just never, for a second, questioned it or let myself feel even a stitch of imposter syndrome because I knew better.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025

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

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