A variant of narcissistic personality characterized by vulnerability, shame, and defensive reactions to criticism while maintaining grandiose self-image.
Example: Individuals who appear confident but are extremely sensitive to criticism, easily hurt by perceived slights, and alternate between grandiosity and shame.
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