hubris

noun
UK: /ˈhjuː.brɪs/
US: /ˈhjuː.brɪs/

  1. Excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance that leads to a downfall.

    1. His hubris led to his failure.
    2. The company's hubris blinded them to the changing market conditions, causing significant losses due to their misjudgment.

  2. A dangerous overestimation of one's own capabilities.

    1. She showed hubris in thinking she could do it alone.
    2. The general's hubris caused him to underestimate the enemy's strength, leading to a devastating defeat for his troops.

Synonyms

pride self-importance conceit presumption arrogance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hubris" in English means: Excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance that leads to a downfall., A dangerous overestimation of one's own capabilities..

The phonetic transcription of "hubris" is /ˈhjuː.brɪs/ in British English and /ˈhjuː.brɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hubris": pride, self-importance, conceit, presumption, arrogance.

Example usage of "hubris": "His hubris led to his failure.". More examples on the page.