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hubris

[hyoo-bris, hoo-]

noun

  1. excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.



hubris

/ ˈːɪ /

noun

  1. pride or arrogance

  2. (in Greek tragedy) an excess of ambition, pride, etc, ultimately causing the transgressor's ruin

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • hubristic adjective
  • nonhubristic adjective
  • unhubristic adjective
  • ˈپ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hubris1

First recorded in 1880–85, hubris is from the Greek word ý insolence
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hubris1

C19: from Greek
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Still, it felt more like hubris which brought about Smith's downfall when he looked almost certain to go on to three figures.

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The ancient Greeks defined hubris as the worst sin a leader, or a nation, could commit.

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RBS was the poster child for banking recklessness, hubris, greed and cruelty.

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“I just have this general sense of optimism — or hubris — that I can figure it out.”

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"It's a parable of excess, hubris, and then eventually nemesis."

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