Synonyms of hubris

hubris

noun

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.

Related Words

• vanity
• arrogance
• ego
• pridefulness
• pride
• overconfidence
• confidence
• superiority
• smugness
• complacency
• presumption
• vainglory
• egotism
• pomposity
• conceitedness
• self-satisfaction
• self-conceit
• conceit
• self-importance
• pompousness
• complacence
• vainness
• self-love
• assurance
• self-confidence
• self-assurance
• swelled head
• amour propre
• self-congratulation
• self-righteousness
• selfishness
• vaingloriousness
• haughtiness
• imperiousness
• bighead
• self-admiration
• self-glory
• snobbishness
• self-opinion
• superciliousness
• self-esteem
• disdainfulness
• self-assertion
• self-assumption
• egoism
• swellheadedness
• lordliness
• pretentiousness
• self-pride
• self-respect
• self-centeredness
• pretension
• pretense

Dissimilar Words

• diffidence
• altruism
• timidity
• unselfishness
• self-doubt
• humility
• shyness
• bashfulness
• passivity
• self-loathing
• self-disgust
• self-hate
• modesty
• passiveness
• demureness
• humbleness
• timidness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hubris

In light of that revelation, Faist now sees another possible motive for Cyrus’ treatment of his sons, one driven by hubris and a desire to protect his own fictional legacy. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

If Oppenheim’s film were simply about Hansen’s hubris, that alone would be enough for a movie. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Jacquis declares that his talent is hubris and arm-wrestles Ify. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Today, the pitchforks are out, and who else better represents the hubris and greed of late-stage capitalism? — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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