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hubris
[hyoo-bris, hoo-]
noun
excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
hubris
/ ˈːɪ /
noun
pride or arrogance
(in Greek tragedy) an excess of ambition, pride, etc, ultimately causing the transgressor's ruin
Other 51Թ Forms
- hubristic adjective
- nonhubristic adjective
- unhubristic adjective
- ˈپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hubris1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hubris1
Example Sentences
Still, it felt more like hubris which brought about Smith's downfall when he looked almost certain to go on to three figures.
The ancient Greeks defined hubris as the worst sin a leader, or a nation, could commit.
RBS was the poster child for banking recklessness, hubris, greed and cruelty.
“I just have this general sense of optimism — or hubris — that I can figure it out.”
"It's a parable of excess, hubris, and then eventually nemesis."
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