Hubris
Pronunciation: /ˈhjuːbrəs/
Hubris (noun)
- Too much pride and belief that you are better than others, often leading to bad decisions.
- A strong attitude of disrespect for limits, rules, or other people, shown through arrogant behaviour.
- In some stories, a character’s extreme pride that causes their downfall.
Examples
- His hubris made him ignore the warnings.
- The team failed because of hubris and careless planning.