Hubris

usgb/ˈhjuːbrɪs/
noun

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

His hubris led him to believe that he could do no wrong.
Visual representation of "hubris" - Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall

Often appears as...

  • act of hubris
  • downfall due to hubris

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Hubris suggests negativity and is used to criticize a person's character.

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The manager's hubris made him unpopular among his staff.
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Causal Relationship

Use hubris when implying one's downfall is a result of their excessive pride.

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Her hubris caused her to ignore the advice and fail.
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Often Personal

Hubris usually refers to an individual's trait rather than a group's.

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He was filled with hubris, dismissing everyone else's input.
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