HUBRIS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HUBRIS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HUBRIS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Hubris

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Greek

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈh(j)uːbrɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:

excessive pride or self-confidence

Short Definition:

excessive pride or self-confidence

Examples:
  • the self-assured hubris among economists was shaken in the late 1980s

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