as in vanity
formal + literary
an excessive or foolish amount of belief in oneself or one's own abilities
His failure was brought on by his hubris.
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Recent Examples of hubris
Much like The Jinx subject Robert Durst, the Friedmans are a gang whose hubris puts their biggest secrets on display in an effort to conceal them.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 July 2024
There was at least some hubris in Weezer’s 30th anniversary Blue Album tour announcement.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
The idea that the justices can play by their own rules, that they cannot be constrained by any other branch and are therefore somehow above them is pure hubris, and completely untethered to the system of checks and balances that the Constitution itself aimed to set out.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 July 2024
What if the manuscript is in some sense smarter than us all, its anonymous author, or authors, laughing from the grave at the hubris of reason?
—Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 31 July 2024
There was at least some hubris in Weezer’s 30th anniversary Blue Album tour announcement.
—Evan Minsker, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024
The idea that the justices can play by their own rules, that they cannot be constrained by any other branch and are therefore somehow above them is pure hubris, and completely untethered to the system of checks and balances that the Constitution itself aimed to set out.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 July 2024
What if the manuscript is in some sense smarter than us all, its anonymous author, or authors, laughing from the grave at the hubris of reason?
—Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hubris
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubris
Noun
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Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Grand suites have separate in-room dining tables and some even have bathtubs and dual-sink stone vanities.Nicole Trilivas, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dastmalchian gets to play it all — disbelief, arrogance, grieving, terrified — sometimes in the same moment.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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These things are a big investment of time and to have not one, but two of them that might otherwise have had a reasonable expectation of success — probably arrogance on my part — but still, many times an author who gets published once can get published a second time.Choire Sicha, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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This leads to a heartfelt exploration of ego, humility, and legacy.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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But fame and success ultimately released any reluctance to speak out, and seemed to loosen his ego as well.Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump has made turnout at his rallies a point of pride.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Beyond footwear, New Balance offers an extensive selection from the official TCS NYC Marathon gear and athlete collaborations, including graphic tees, jackets, and pants, allowing fans and runners to wear their pride.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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