hubristic

Meanings

• adjective

  Excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.

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Variants

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hubris , hubrises , hubristic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word hubris ('pride, arrogance'), via Latin superbia.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hubris' is often used in psychology and philosophy to describe an unrealistic sense of self-importance or self-confidence.

2. Hubristic behavior is a common theme in many works of literature, including 'Macbeth' by Shakespeare and 'Moby Dick' by Herman Melville.

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Related Concepts

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1. arrogance: Hubristic is a more complex term, as it implies a belief in one's superiority that is not justified by reality.

2. pride: Hubristic is a more extreme form of pride, as it involves a dangerous overestimation of one's abilities or worth.

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Quotes

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1. … our belief in democracy regardless of local conditions amounts to cultural "hubris".

   - Robert D. Kaplan,{it}Atlantic{/it},December 1997

2. When conceived it was a project of almost unimaginable boldness and foolhardiness, requiring great bravura, risking great "hubris".

   - Simon Winchester,{it}The Professor and the Madman{/it},1998

3. If you were born Somewhere, "hubris" would come easy. But if you are Nowhere's child, "hubris" is an import, pride a thing you decide to acquire.

   - Sarah Vowell,{it}GQ{/it},May 1998

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Culture

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Hubristic behavior is often portrayed as a tragic flaw in literature and mythology, leading to the downfall of characters. For example, in Greek mythology, Icarus and his father Daedalus demonstrate hubris by attempting to fly too close to the sun.

How to Memorize "hubristic"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hubris: Huge Underestimation of Boundless Importance, Reality Insignificant' to remember the meaning of the word.

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