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hubris

[hyoo-bris, hoo-] / ˈhyu brɪs, ˈhu- /


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Hubris is not unknown in the field of politics.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2025

Hubris was the engine of De León’s 18-year political career.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2024

Hubris to imagine that we can anoint one species over another now.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2023

Hubris and clumsy tactics are more to the point.

From New York Times • May 11, 2022

Hubris probably had something to do with it.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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