How to Identify Cerebral Narcissists?
Cerebral narcissist portrays their self-image and narcissistic tendencies based on their intellectuality as they prefer receiving their external validation through outsmarting other people. This kind of narcissist exhibits superiority and arrogance by appearing as an intellectual individual in any environment. They are the ones who like to boast about their intellect during conversations with others by using complex phrases and justifying facts whenever someone says something wrong. This kind of narcissist perceives themselves as “know it” and others as stupid and ignorant.
How to Identify a Cerebral Narcissist?
- They always project an image of being smarter than the rest of the group.
“Most people are often quite intimidated by them because they are talking about things in such a technical manner,” Durvasula says. “Your eyes either glaze over, or you are wowed by their ‘brilliance.”
In regular conversation, cerebral narcissists will use complex, technical terminology and will always refer to their statements to books, writers, and theories by name. They will also mention concepts that are devised as innovative.
