優越感(ゆうえつかん)

ゆうえつかん
noun
sense of superiority; superiority complex
1. sense of superiority; superiority complex
The feeling of being better than others. Can be a healthy self-confidence or an unhealthy arrogance depending on context.
彼(かれ)は優越感(ゆうえつかん)に浸(ひた)っているようだ。
He seems to be basking in a sense of superiority.
優越感(ゆうえつかん)を持(も)つのは危険(きけん)だ。
Having a superiority complex is dangerous.
他人(たにん)より優(すぐ)れているという優越感(ゆうえつかん)を感(かん)じる。
I feel a sense of superiority, as if I'm better than others.

優越感(ゆうえつかん) is the feeling of being superior to others. It typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting arrogance or unhealthy pride.

WORD FORMATION:
優越(ゆうえつ) (superiority) + 感(かん) (feeling).

COMMON PATTERNS:

CONTRAST:
Opposite of 劣等感(れっとうかん) (inferiority complex). Both words are commonly used in psychological and everyday contexts.

REGISTER:
Used in both formal discussion and casual speech. Often appears in self-reflection or when describing someone's attitude critically.

Related Words

Antonym: 劣等感(れっとうかん) (inferiority complex)
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Added 2026.1.17 6:25 · Revised 2026.6.10 9:32
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