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

But in the beginning it was kind of that imposter syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026

Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh said she felt "imposter syndrome" in accepting an MBE compared with those who received honours for the "special things" they do to help people across the country.

From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025

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

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