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hubris
[ˈhjuːbrɪs]
noun
feminine
hybris
1.
Excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance that leads to one's downfall
The CEO's hubris led to the company's bankruptcy.
A hybris do CEO levou à falência da empresa.
2.
In ancient Greek context: excessive pride that offends the gods and invites retribution
In Greek tragedy, hubris is often the fatal flaw of the protagonist.
Na tragédia grega, a hybris é frequentemente o defeito fatal do protagonista.
NYC Slang
Big-headed; thinking you're bigger than you are
Synonyms
arrogance
pride
overconfidence
presumption
insolence
Antonyms
humility
modesty
meekness
deference
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
hybris
Most common; also used as 'soberba' or 'arrogância' in less formal contexts
São Paulo
hybris
Standard usage; formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arrogância
More colloquial alternative to hybris
Portugal
hybris
Formal and literary usage; 'soberba' used in more casual speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
Pride goes before a fall
Hubris precedes nemesis
Riding for a fall
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