Stockton Syndrome

The inability to see through your own ego no matter the expert advice or common sense being presented to you

Don't waste your time explaining that to him, he's got Stockton Syndrome, he can't see past his own ego.

by BobApples June 25, 2023

Stockton Syndrome

The inability to see through your own ego no matter the expert advice or common sense being presented to you

He'll never understand why it is a stupid idea, he's got Stockton Syndrome

by BobApples June 25, 2023

Stockton Syndrome

Overconfidence in one’s ability, plan, idea, or scheme while ignoring obvious concerns.

Coach James has Stockton Syndrome with tonight’s game. He believes we are unbeatable even though the other team is undefeated this season.

by Doolf June 25, 2023

Stockton Syndrome

a more pc way of saying "slow" or "super autistic" first coined in 2020.

I think Lukas has Stockton Syndrome

by L. Dickman September 27, 2020

stockton syndrome

Stockton Syndrome
stok-tuh-n sin-drohm
Noun
1. To lose a fight that you should really win by rear-naked choke.

Both McGregor and Holm both came down with Stockton Syndrome in UFC196

by Dero-hater August 11, 2016

Stockton Syndrome

A Syndrome named after OceanGate CEO 'Stockton Rush' after the June 18th incident of the 'Titan' submersible

Stockton Syndrome: To show all forms of arrogance and dismissing factual criticism and information because it hinders a certain personal goal making the individual blinded by their own goal and expectation

This may also be a cause of the Ikea Effect

I'm assuming he has Stockton Syndrome by the way he is acting

by LePost James July 4, 2023

Stockton Syndrome

The inability to see through your own ego no matter the expert advice or common sense being presented to you. Named after Richard Stockton Rush, the CEO of Oceangate.

Don't waste your time explaining that to him, he's got Stockton Syndrome.

by Lectro December 18, 2025