hubris
noun
Excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance that often leads to downfall.
Etymology
From Greek hybris "wanton violence, insolence, outrage," originally referring to actions that violated proper bounds, especially against the gods.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His hubris led to his ultimate downfall."
- 2.
"The company's hubris blinded them to market changes."
- 3.
"Greek tragedies often explored the consequences of hubris."
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Fun Fact
In Greek tragedy, hubris was the fatal flaw of heroes who overstepped human limits and challenged the gods. The resulting divine punishment was called nemesis. Both terms remain popular in modern analysis.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (H, U, B, R, I, S)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "HUBRIS" appears in many related words.
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