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Meanings of hubris in English
Synonyms
Examples for "pride"
Examples for "pride"
1
We take great pride in determining the most accurate nutritional information possible.
2
This thriving TV industry has become a great source of national pride.
3
Special Forces pride themselves in their ability to work within any culture.
4
We pride ourselves as being one of the richest countries in Europe.
5
This situation changes often, and we pride ourselves on anticipating it timeously.
1
Lucky said that the arrogance of Europe belittled the beliefs of millions.
2
The result: an arrogance that makes colleagues unwilling to work with you.
3
This is yet another sign of arrogance from this government, Goldsmith said.
4
Precisely identifying the point when that confidence tipped into arrogance is difficult.
5
Alphas simply did not grovel; arrogance was part of the job description.
1
Exelmans and Toutee wounded; military authorities warn Parisians against overconfidence; intrenchments dug.
2
In fact, it can be a handicap if it leads to overconfidence.
3
And overconfidence, studies show, is a trait more often associated with men.
4
Ford or Ronald Reagan, but the Carter people are aware of overconfidence.
5
Learn from this never to plan, and always to beware of overconfidence.
1
The SAP-hybris transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
Usage of hubris in English
1
Six months ago that was regarded as a moment of serious hubris.
2
Either that, or a dangerous case of British hubris and wishful thinking.
3
Indeed, a great many mythological tales warn of the dangers of hubris.
4
Six years into a Bush administration humility comes more naturally than hubris.
5
And that was my first major mistake - entirely attributed to hubris.
6
Daenerys knows the threat is real, her hubris cost her a dragon.
7
From my perspective, the amortality proposal is the product of academic hubris.
8
But that did not last long, partly due to hubris and complacency.
9
They seem to exhibit a hubris about how far their influence extends.
10
Bromberg tells an emblematic story of cinematic hubris with clarity and insight.
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Plus, his continual hubris has made him an easy person to ridicule.
12
It's a sensational coup, a vision of erotic despair, hubris and mortality.
13
And I was about to pay the ultimate price for my hubris.
14
What hubris to insert real people into works of fiction, what folly!
15
In the case of technology, we end up with the worst hubris.
16
Soon her insular hubris of indomitability began to thaw like Arctic permafrost.
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Hubris through the time
Hubris across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common