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hubris

Noun

IPA /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

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Excessive pride or confidence that makes someone ignore their limits, dismiss advice or believe ordinary rules do not apply.

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hubris/ˈhjuːbrɪs/

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Someone believes they cannot be wrong
They dismiss every warning
Their overconfidence leads to failure

Hubris is excessive pride that makes someone ignore limits and advice.

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His hubris made him believe he could repair the roof without help.
The novel shows how the ruler's hubris leads to disastrous decisions.

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hubris — Excessive pride or confidence that makes someone ignore their limits, dismiss advice or believe ordinary rules do not apply.

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Excessive pride or confidence that makes someone ignore their limits, dismiss advice or believe ordinary rules do not apply.

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Borrowed from Greek hubris.

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In literature, hubris often helps explain a character's downfall after they ignore warnings or limits.

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