Definitions for hubrisˈhyu brɪs, ˈhu-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hu•brisˈhyu brɪs, ˈhu-(n.)
excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
Origin of hubris:
1880–85; < Gk hýbris insolence
hu•bris′tic(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
hubris(noun)
overbearing pride or presumption
Wiktionary
hubris(Noun)
Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
Origin: From ὕβρις.
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