HUBRIS Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

hubris

noun

Definition of hubris

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 The summer’s political bestseller portrays him as a figure whose transformative potential has been utterly derailed by hubris. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 This isn't to say America doesn't have problems, or that both political parties aren't far too polarized – but this kind of negativity reeks of ignorance and hubris. — Nicole Russell, USA Today, 2 July 2026 But when human hubris introduces a linguistic plague on the creatures, the colonists must work to finally, truly understand the Indigenous population. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 12 June 2026 Or at least movies about soccer can, engaging with themes of race and gender, ego, hubris, economics, politics, fandom, the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat — as well as, of course, unadulterated athleticism. — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hubris

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Noun

The bathroom is nearby and contains a vanity sink, a walk-in shower, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns waste into ash.

— Adam Williams July 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors.

— Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Visitors would find artifacts such as the candlestand, where Washington chose humility over ego and began the peaceful transfer of power.

— Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
The Aussie needed to have some amount of ego to achieve that confidence, something Wright didn’t have or realize.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

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