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Definition and Synonyms for 誇大妄想
1. | 誇大妄想 | 自分が現実よりも偉大で権力があり、影響力を持っていると信じる妄想(妄想症に一般的) |
Delusions Of Grandeur | a delusion (common in paranoia) that you are much greater and more powerful and influential than you really are | |
Synonyms: | 誇大妄想 | |
2. | 誇大妄想狂 | 誇大妄想をもつ心理状態 |
Megalomania | a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur | |
Synonyms: | 誇大妄想, 誇大妄想狂 |
Meanings for each kanji in 誇大妄想
» | 誇 | boast; be proud; pride; triumphantly |
» | 大 | large; big |
» | 妄 | delusion; unnecessarily; without authority; reckless |
» | 想 | concept; think; idea; thought |
Categories 誇大妄想 is a member of
1. | 妄想 | 正反対の事実にもかかわらず誤った確信をもつこと |
Psychotic Belief | an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary | |
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2. | 精神病 | 心の病気のどれでも |
Mental Disease | any disease of the mind | |
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Sample Sentences for 誇大妄想
誇大妄想狂というのはナルシストと違って、魅力的というよりも力強くありたいと願っており、愛されるよりも恐れられる存在になりたいと考えている。このタイプには多くの狂人と、歴史的偉人のほとんどが属している。
The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.
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