hubris

• Nom désignant un excès d'orgueil, de confiance en soi ou d'arrogance qui conduit souvent à une chute ou à une punition, notamment dans un contexte littéraire ou classique.

A noun referring to excessive pride, self-confidence, or arrogance, often leading to a downfall or retribution, especially in a literary or classical context.

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1. Excessive pride or arroganceC1formal

   Exaggerated self-confidence or pride that often leads to downfall or punishment.

   Hybris (outrance orgueilleuse)

   • The king's hubris caused him to ignore wise counsel.
   • His hubris made him believe he was invincible.
   • The tragic hero's downfall was a result of his hubris.

   Synonymesarroganceconceitegotismhaughtinessoverconfidencepresumptionpridesuperciliousnessvanity

   Antonymeshumilitymeeknessmodesty