hubris in Japanese
hubris in Japanese is 不遜, 傲慢 — hubris means excessive pride or self-confidence, especially the kind that leads to a downfall.
hubris in Japanese
不遜
Pronounced: fuson
Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
傲慢
Pronounced: gōman
Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
What does "hubris" mean?
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noun Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially the kind that leads to a downfall.
"His hubris convinced him the deal couldn't fail, right up until it collapsed."
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hubris in a sentence
- His hubris convinced him the deal couldn't fail, right up until it collapsed.
- The company's hubris led it to ignore every warning sign.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hubris" in Japanese?
"hubris" in Japanese is 不遜, 傲慢. hubris means: Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially the kind that leads to a downfall.
How do you pronounce 不遜?
"hubris" in Japanese is 不遜, pronounced "fuson".
How do you use "hubris" in a sentence?
Example: "His hubris convinced him the deal couldn't fail, right up until it collapsed." In Japanese, "hubris" is 不遜, 傲慢.
Are there other ways to say "hubris" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hubris": 不遜, 傲慢.
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