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1. An insult suggesting that someone is not only sub-standard, but that he is incorrect by thinking that he is even up to par. A play on [delusions of grandeur]. > Clearly not the sharpest tool in the shed, Carl nonetheless suffered from delusions of adequacy. Source: ecdict

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delusion delusional delusional disorder delusions of grandeur delusions of persecution delusive

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