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hubristic — also hybristic, 1831, from Gk. hybristikos given to wantonness, insolent, from hybrizein, related to hybris (see HUBRIS (Cf. hubris)) … Etymology dictionary
hubristic — hubris ► NOUN ▪ excessive pride or self confidence. DERIVATIVES hubristic adjective. ORIGIN Greek, originally denoting presumption towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis … English terms dictionary
hubristic — adjective see hubris … New Collegiate Dictionary
hubristic — adjective a) Of, or relating to hubris; overly arrogant b) Displaying hubris (as a personality characteristic) … Wiktionary
hubristic — hu·bris·tic … English syllables
hubristic — … Useful english dictionary
hubris — hubristic, adj. /hyooh bris, hooh /, n. excessive pride or self confidence; arrogance. Also, hybris. Cf. sophrosyne. [1880 85; < Gk hýbris insolence] * * * Greek hybris in Classical Athenian usage, the intentional use of violence to… … Universalium
Pride — is a lofty view of one s self or one s own. Pride often manifests itself as a high opinion of one s nation (national pride), ethnicity (ethnic pride), or appearance and abilities (vanity). Pride is considered a negative attribute by most major… … Wikipedia
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