hubris

HYOO-bris (‘hyoo’ as in ‘hue’)

noun

excessive pride or confidence

‘It was hubris that led to his downfall.’

synonyms:

arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, pride, vanity

antonyms:

modesty, humility

variant:

hubristic (adjective)

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Hey folks! Would you consider yourself a hubristic person?

If you said ‘Yes’, well, I guess you are.

If you said ‘No’, you’re obviously feigning modesty and are also full of hubris.

Have a splendid day.

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