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hubrisexcessive pride or arrogance that leads to downfall

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: excessive pride or arrogance that leads to downfall

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

Korean meaning: 파멸을 부르는 과도한 자만심, 오만

Korean pronunciation: **휴**브리스

Example Sentences

  • The CEO's hubris led him to reject all advice from his experienced team.
  • Her hubris was so great that she challenged the chess master to a game after watching one YouTube tutorial.
  • The tech company's hubris in ignoring customer feedback ultimately cost them their market leadership.

hubris

NOUN

//ˈhjuːbrɪs//

excessive pride or arrogance that leads to downfall

hubris concept
💡 Concept

A climber's hubris causes him to attempt an impossible leap

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🎵 Rhyme

His hubris left debris, now here come the police

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhjuːbrɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhjuːbrɪs/

🌳Etymology

Roothubris

Origin

From Ancient Greek 'hybris' (ὕβρις), meaning excessive pride, arrogance, or insolence. The term was used in ancient Greek drama and philosophy to describe the kind of arrogance that provokes divine punishment.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

The CEO's hubris led him to reject all advice from his experienced team.

😄 Fun example

Her hubris was so great that she challenged the chess master to a game after watching one YouTube tutorial.

The tech company's hubris in ignoring customer feedback ultimately cost them their market leadership.

😄 Fun example

His culinary hubris convinced him he could cook a five-course meal despite burning instant noodles last week.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

arroganceconceitvanityprideoverconfidence

Antonyms

humilitymodestymeekness

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