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hubris
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hubris, n.
1 arrogant pride or presumption.
2 (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
1 arrogant pride or presumption.
2 (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
Derivative
hubristic adj.
Etymology
Gk
THESAURUS
hubris
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