noun
hubris
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noun
1
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."
"The company's hubris led it to ignore every warning sign."
How to Use Hubris
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDangerous overconfidence — pride so extreme it blinds someone to real risks.
Memory tip
Hubris almost always implies a coming fall — it's pride right before a disaster, not just ordinary confidence.
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Common pairings
sheer hubris
the hubris to
hubris and arrogance
Word Forms
hubrises plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek hubris, originally meaning "insolence" or an outrageous act of pride against the gods — famously the downfall of many tragic heroes.