Hubris
Hubris [ HYOO-bris, HOO- ] | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
arrogance, insolence or excessive pride or self-confidence | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
His hubris was the cause of his downfall. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
There is a kind of hubris in this withdrawal, as though being depressed were a way of saying, "this imperfect, difficult world is not good enough for me. |
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