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Meaning of impostor syndrome

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impostor syndrome

Pronunciation:/ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm//-dɹəm/

noun

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  1. A psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize his or her accomplishments, remaining convinced that he or she does not deserve any accompanying success.