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
The Chorus Is Watching The Greek tragedians knew how the story ends when hubris goes unchecked.
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
What emerges is a portrait of Stanton not as a paragon of feminism but as a deeply peculiar person—one whose combination of vision and hubris happened to change history.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
My main issue is the hubris of it all — and the people who enabled it.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
What emerges is a portrait of Stanton not as a paragon of feminism but as a deeply peculiar person—one whose combination of vision and hubris happened to change history.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
My main issue is the hubris of it all — and the people who enabled it.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Had all those court cases and public disgraces dampened his hubris?
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hubris
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubris
Noun
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The marble bathrooms offer plenty of room to stretch out, with double vanities, deep bathtubs, power showers, and thick terry cloth robes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Good said more companies are seeking fitness options in their buildings in the wake of the pandemic, and the development would have ample exercise equipment, upscale lockers, shower rooms, vanities and saunas.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
7 Apr. 2026
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Watching a prodigy embarrass the world over 72 holes was riveting; equally captivating is following the same person be exposed by life, hubris and ego.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their iconic Full-On Plumping Lip Polish is designed to unleash your sexy alter-ego and stimulate your senses.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Across the city, tattoo shops are marking the occasion by turning that pride into permanent art.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell’s achievements are a source of pride for his parents.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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