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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ·t adjective
  • non·t adjective
  • un·t adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hubris1

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

Origin of hubris1

C19: from Greek
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Not, ‘Didn’t you watch the movie and learn anything about human hubris from the movie?’

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With Trump’s return to power, the American media’s mockery and hubris has been replaced by fear and terror of Trump’s revenge and retribution.

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That leaves Los Angeles with a death penalty policy that throws out evidence, and justice, in favor of hubris.

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That humble title acknowledges the hubris of forcing one story onto a game that’s popular exactly because it doesn’t have characters or a plot.

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"Her hubris knowing no bounds, even her co-credited songwriter doesn't believe the story she has spun."

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