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hubris
hu·bris
[
hybriss
]
noun
Definition:
1.
pride:
excessive pride or arrogance
2.
excessive ambition:
the excessive pride and ambition that usually leads to the downfall of a hero in classical tragedy
[
Late 19th century. < Greek
]
hu·bris·tic
[
hyoo brístik
]
adjective
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hu·bris·tic [ hyoo brístik ] adjective
