Icarus Complex


a form of overcompensation wherein an individual, due to feelings of inferiority, formulates grandiose aspirations for future achievement despite lacking proper talent, experience, and/or personal connections. such a person often exhibits elitism fueled by hubris and detachment from social reality.
keith: “what’s up with him? ever since he got back from edinburgh, he’s been acting like a complete -sshole.”

kraig: “his ego’s gotten bigger due to an icarus complex. he’ll crash and burn most likely.”

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