as in vanity
formal + literary
an excessive or foolish amount of belief in oneself or one's own abilities
His failure was brought on by his hubris.
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Recent Examples of hubris
His future value to historians will be as a model of hubris and ineptitude.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia.
—Melody Moezzi, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia.
—Melody Moezzi, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Lucid and tenacious, her writing reveals the hubris and moral bankruptcy of those who seek to alter the fabric of human existence.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia.
—Melody Moezzi, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia.
—Melody Moezzi, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Lucid and tenacious, her writing reveals the hubris and moral bankruptcy of those who seek to alter the fabric of human existence.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubris
Noun
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The dresser has a classic silhouette with minimalist details like tapered legs and oiled hardware, and the mirror doubles as a vanity.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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That lack of vanity becomes the greatest weapon of My Duchess.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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To be an athlete is to prove yourself constantly, to always be risking your ego and your body.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Sebastian enjoys staying active and takes pride in participating in a variety of sports, including football, soccer, volleyball, and track.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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