hubris n 1: overbearing pride or presumption

hubris ribhus

hubris 1884, from Gk. hybris "wanton violence, insolence, outrage," originally "presumption toward the gods," of unknown origin.

hubris noun Etymology: Greek hybris Date: 1884 exaggerated pride or self-confidence • hubristic adjective

hubris
n.
1 arrogant pride or presumption.
2 (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
Derivatives:
hubristic adj.
Etymology: Gk

hubris If you accuse someone of hubris, you are accusing them of arrogant pride. (FORMAL) ...a tale of how an honourable man pursuing honourable goals was afflicted with hubris and led his nation towards catastrophe. = arrogance N-UNCOUNT

hubris ˈhju:brɪs n. 1 arrogant pride or presumption. 2 (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis. øøhubristic adj. [Gk]

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