Word meaning
hubris
noun · HYOO-bris
What does hubris mean?
Hubris means excessive pride or self-confidence.
Hubris in a sentence
“The CEO's hubris led him to ignore every warning sign.”
Synonyms for hubris
- arrogance
- conceit
- overconfidence
Where does hubris come from?
From Greek hybris, "excessive pride, insolence."
How to remember hubris
- Say it out loud a few times: HYOO-bris.
- Write one sentence of your own using hubris, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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