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Hubris

Noun:

1. Excessive pride or self-confidence leading to one's downfall; arrogance.
• Example sentence: She believed her success made her invincible, but it was her hubris that eventually led to her failure.
2. Ancient Greek literature: The act of defying gods, resulting in punishment.
• Example sentence: The tragic hero's hubris provoked the gods' wrath, ultimately leading to his tragic fate.

Adjective:

1. Characteristic of or displaying hubris; overly proud or arrogant.
• Example sentence: His hubristic behavior alienated his colleagues and hindered his professional development.

Hubristic

Adjective:

1. Displaying or characterized by hubris; overly proud or arrogant.
• Example sentence: The hubristic leader refused to consider advice from others, causing the organization to suffer.

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