Meaning & use
hubris
Excessive pride or self-confidence that leads a person to ignore warnings and eventually fail.
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The company's hubris led executives to ignore clear warnings about the failing product.
In Greek tragedy, hubris often brings about the very downfall the hero never expected.
A note on using this word
Hubris originates from Greek tragedy, where excessive pride toward the gods typically precedes a character's ruin, called nemesis.
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humilitymodesty
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