hubristic

adjective

Definition of hubristicnext
as in egotistical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubristic
  1. egotistical
  2. narcissistic
  3. egocentric
  4. conceited
  5. vainglorious
  6. boastful
  7. smug
  8. complacent
Adjective
  • This was my chance to not be an actor, not have that stink of being an actor, that egotistical, show-off, controlling, making choices, being clever part of being an actor.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The film, which centers on a group of egotistical actors making a Vietnam War movie, grossed nearly $200 million worldwide and picked up an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to Robert Downey Jr.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of egotistical
Adjective
  • In the teaser, David says that every single person is a narcissistic psychopath on this show.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Her narcissistic abuser father Bob (French Stewart).
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of narcissistic
Adjective
  • Once Leo Season begins on the 22nd, and Chiron begins its retrograde in Aries on the 26th, our mission will be to cultivate a healthy relationship with our own self-esteem without veering into narcissistic or egocentric tendencies.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 29 June 2024
  • So begins possibly the most egocentric quest to humble oneself the stage has yet seen.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of egocentric
Adjective
  • This is the worst kind of football team: a conceited but objectively mediocre squad.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Rory Kinnear steals some of the best lines as the conceited British prime minister, and Ato Essandoh, as Kate’s deputy chief, plays the ever-flustered man surrounded by extremely capable women with admirable humor, charm, and confidence.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of conceited
Adjective
  • Daemon, Viserys’s vainglorious younger brother, had married his niece in part as a way to strengthen his own bid for the throne, and Alicent had pushed for the ascension of her immature firstborn, Aegon.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Debuting March 3, the six-part realpolitik satire, created and executive produced by Succession alum Will Tracy, sees Oscar and Emmy winner Winslet return to HBO in an often hilarious role as the vainglorious Elena.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 June 2024
Definition of vainglorious
Adjective
  • But the celeb-dense Broadway phenomenon du jour is Mulaney and Simon Rich’s All In with its boastful list of guest stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda and Fred Armisen.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Prosecutors claimed that Barahona returned twice to the scene of the shooting and sent boastful text messages to friends.
    Serena Lin, Austin American-Statesman, 15 May 2024
Definition of boastful
Adjective
  • João Franco Photo: Bravo/Mark Rogers/Bravo Deckhand/Bosun Below Deck Mediterranean Seasons 3-4 — 2nd Officer/Bosun Below Deck Down Under Season 2 — Why can’t someone knock the smug look off of this deckie turned bosun’s face?
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But the second half becomes increasingly generic conspiracy stuff, leading to a two-part conclusion that’s more smug and sanctimonious than the preceding action can justify.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of smug
Adjective
  • Europe may have to wait until Silicon Valley becomes complacent with its riches or restrictive in its immigration policies.
    Dileep Rao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The core has grown complacent; it's become obvious that this is not the veteran group that will lead to a Cup.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of complacent
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