Hubris ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hubris ( noun )

1. Excessive pride or self-confidence.
2. Arrogance or presumption.

Origin:

From greek hýbris.

Examples:

1. His hubris led to his downfall.
2. The company's hubris in the face of competition led to its downfall.
3. The hubris of the ancient gods ultimately led to their downfall.
4. The politician's hubris was on display for all to see.
5. The scientist's hubris blinded him to the flaws in his research.

(As a verb)

Hubris ( verb )

1. Excessive pride or self-confidence.
2. Arrogance or presumption.

Origin:

From greek hýbris.

Examples:

1. His hubris led to his downfall.
2. The company's hubris in the face of competition led to its downfall.
3. The hubris of the ancient gods ultimately led to their downfall.
4. The politician's hubris was on display for all to see.
5. The scientist's hubris blinded him to the flaws in his research.