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Definition imposter syndrome in American English

imposter syndrome noun

noun
1

a feeling many successful people have, that they don't deserve to be successful or famous and will be found out

Example

Neil Armstrong confessed to experiencing imposter syndrome despite being the first man on the moon.

Definition imposter syndrome in American English