desmesura — meaning in English

English meaning

• hubris noun Excessive pride or self-confidence, especially the kind that leads to a downfall.
• overkill noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.

Senses

desmesura is used for these senses in English:

• hubris Excessive pride, presumption, or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

overkill — full definition

1. noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
2. noun The capacity to destroy far more than is needed, especially with weapons.

Related Spanish words