1. Excessive pride or self-confidence. 2. (In Greek tragedy) Excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
"His hubris wouldn't allow him to read the cabinet assembly instructions, and it took three days to put together."
"I foolishly thought I would get the lead role without any preparation, but that was just hubris."
"Perhaps it's hubris, but I think my team will win the championship this year."
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Greek, late 19th century
In ancient Greece, seeing oneself as above the gods was the greatest crime — one that inevitably led to downfall. Eventually, this concept of extreme and fatal arrogance was given a name in the tradition of Greek tragedy: "hubris." ...
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