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definition: excessive pride or self-confidence hubris: noun definition: excessive pride or self-confidence

hubris pronunciation: hyoo-bris

hubris related forms: adjective hubristic adverb hubristically

hubris synonyms: presumption pretension insolence audacity distain vanity nerve

Hillary Clinton’s hubris has shaped her into the passionate leader she is today.

hubris People often overlook their own hubris.

hubris The rock star’s hubris even irritated his friends.

hubristic The hubristic men glided dangerously close to the erupting volcano.

hubristic The hubristic soldier scornfully recommended that the cowboy leave.

hubristically Though the patient was in need of immediate medical attention, the receptionist hubristically demanded answers to her questions first.

hubristically Scientists generally agree that humans are responsible for global warming, yet we hubristically refuse to reverse the trend.