messiah complex

məˈsaɪə ˈkɑmplɛks
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of messiah complex into German

Noun

1.

psychology

obsession with being a savior
  • Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.Ihr Messias-Komplex treibt sie dazu, unmögliche Aufgaben zu übernehmen.
2.

self-perception

overestimation of one's importance or ability
  • Her messiah complex makes her think she can solve all problems.Ihr Messias-Komplex lässt sie denken, sie könne alle Probleme lösen.
Add a suggestion |

Examples of messiah complex in a sentence

  • The therapist noted his messiah complex during their sessions.
  • His messiah complex often leads to conflicts at work.
  • The leader's messiah complex was evident in his speeches.

Translations of "messiah complex" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Messias-Komplex

The therapist warned her that a growing messiah complex could damage her relationships.

Die Therapeutin warnte sie, dass ein wachsender Messias-Komplex ihre Beziehungen schädigen könnte.

His messiah complex convinces him he alone can rescue the entire failing company.

Sein Messias-Komplex überzeugt ihn, dass nur er die ganze marode Firma retten kann.

With that messiah complex, you're assuming everyone needs saving and guidance from you.

Mit diesem Messias-Komplex gehst du davon aus, dass alle deine Rettung und Führung brauchen.

Her messiah complex leads her to overstep boundaries, offering help nobody actually requested.

Ihr Messias-Komplex lässt sie Grenzen überschreiten, indem sie Hilfe anbietet, die niemand verlangt hat.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

messiah complex: Examples and translations in context

If he drops that messiah complex, he might finally start listening to others.

Wenn er diesen Messias-Komplex ablegt, könnte er endlich anfangen, anderen zuzuhören.

Journalists criticized the mayor's messiah complex after he dismissed all expert advice.

Journalisten kritisierten den Messias-Komplex des Bürgermeisters, nachdem er alle Expertenratschläge ignoriert hatte.

Critics say the founder's messiah complex blinds him to the company's serious structural problems.

Kritiker sagen, der Messias-Komplex des Gründers blende ihn für die gravierenden Strukturprobleme der Firma.

I think you got her in because of your usual messiah complex.

Ich denke, Sie nahmen sie auf wegen Ihrem üblichen Messias-Komplex.

His messiah complex often led him to ignore the advice of others.

Sein Messias-Komplex führte oft dazu, dass er den Rat anderer ignorierte.

Ever since the promotion, Daniel's messiah complex has made teamwork almost impossible.

Seit der Beförderung macht Daniels Messias-Komplex jede Form von Teamarbeit nahezu unmöglich.

See also:

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “m”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "messiah complex"?
  • Find accurate translations for "messiah complex" in German

    Explore various translations of "messiah complex" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "messiah complex" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "messiah complex" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "messiah complex" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "messiah complex" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "messiah complex" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store