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self-misconception

A false belief of the self. If exposed, can lead to existential embarrassment.
Susan believed she had mastered writing due to the grades she earned in high school, but was wrought with existential embarrassment when her self-misconception was brought to light after receiving a C on her first college paper.
by PaleBlueYacht March 8, 2011
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