[J P Stein]

hu·bris


/ˈ(h)yo͞obrəs/


noun

noun: hubris





excessive pride or self-confidence.




synonyms:

arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, hauteur, pride, self-importance, egotism, pomposity, superciliousness, superiority; More


informalbig-headedness, cockiness

"the hubris among economists (and talking heads) was shaken"





antonyms:

humility



•

(in Greek tragedy) excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.




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