hubris

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Some of those are even remembered as the leaders who brought down great empires with their own hubris and egotism.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The stadium curse is a well-known sign of corporate hubris and impending doom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For some, the rise and fall of Brewdog has been a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition, rapid expansion and hubris.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“With only having my hubris as my guide, what I allowed myself to receive — it didn’t result in the healthiest choices,” he told GQ.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Eighteen years after the event, I now recognize that I suf-fered from hubris, perhaps, and an appalling innocence, certainly; but I wasn’t suicidal.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer