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
Edward is karmically punished for his hubris and manipulations when the fiancé of his blind daughter, Ivy, is stabbed nearly to death by a developmentally disabled young man who was secretly in love with Ivy, necessitating sending her on a journey over the wall to fetch lifesaving medicine.
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024
The inauguration of Donald Trump evidenced hubris in dealing with his American adversaries that is less convincing when turned on his foreign enemies.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Saturday Night, one of the livelier films from 2024, offers a glimpse at TV hubris and yet the secrets of show business (nepotism, cronyism) remain hidden.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
Meaney’s own exchanges come together in an incisive, entertaining, and ultimately damning account of official hubris among would-be world changers.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024
The inauguration of Donald Trump evidenced hubris in dealing with his American adversaries that is less convincing when turned on his foreign enemies.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Saturday Night, one of the livelier films from 2024, offers a glimpse at TV hubris and yet the secrets of show business (nepotism, cronyism) remain hidden.
—Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
Meaney’s own exchanges come together in an incisive, entertaining, and ultimately damning account of official hubris among would-be world changers.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hubris
Noun
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Each of the bedrooms has a corresponding en suite that features beadboard walls, an oak vanity with rope detailing, and a stone countertop that extends upwards to wrap around the mirrors.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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Residential wet rooms can be just one feature in an expensive, spa-like primary bathroom decked out with a sauna, toilet, vanity and a mini cold-plunge pool.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But what unfolded in the White House on Friday was a striking departure—an unprecedented display of hostility, arrogance, and political theater that raises serious concerns about America's global leadership.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Reportedly, Tulip mastermind Charles Hegel (played with perfect measure of condescending arrogance by Josh Brener) has died in Kenya, and took with him all the necessary passwords needed to access the accounts of his many investors.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So much more than a story about football players, this series takes in race, socio-economics, and what happens to outsized egos in the face of failure.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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This kind of self-inquiry forces leaders to separate ego from strategy, ensuring that decisions are based on the best available information rather than past habits.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there is certainly a sense of pride attached to his defense.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The kit is tattooed with our city map, highlighting our pride in representing Kansas City.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Hubris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubris. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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