hubris
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"This started as an exercise in showing the world a hubris of economists who think they can forecast stuff that they actually have no clue about," Klement said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
With hubris and no direction, New York churned through players, coaches and GMs, replacing old problems with new problems.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The smugness, arrogance and hubris in this city is so thick you could cut it with a knife.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Both stories warn of the unpredictability of merging science and nature, and the hubris driving attempts to control what can’t be understood or destroyed.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
I bring up McCandless’s hubris and the dumb mistakes he made—the two or three readily avoidable blunders that ended up costing him his life.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing hubris
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Into the Wild
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "H"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
