英语词汇“hubris”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Hubris Comes From Ancient Greece

English picked up both the concept of hubris and the term for that particular brand of cockiness from the ancient Greeks, who considered hubris a dangerous character flaw capable of provoking the wrath of the gods. In classical Greek tragedy, hubris was often a fatal shortcoming that brought about the fall of the tragic hero. Typically, overconfidence led the hero to attempt to overstep the boundaries of human limitations and assume a godlike status, and the gods inevitably humbled the offender with a sharp reminder of their mortality.

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When conceived it was a project of almost unimaginable boldness and foolhardiness, requiring great bravura, risking great hubris.

Simon Winchester, The Professor and the Madman, 1998 If you were born Somewhere, hubris would come easy. But if you are Nowhere's child, hubris is an import, pride a thing you decide to acquire.

Sarah Vowell, GQ, May 1998 … our belief in democracy regardless of local conditions amounts to cultural hubris.

Robert D. Kaplan, Atlantic, December 1997 His failure was brought on by his hubris.

Recent Examples on the Web While labor leaders are predicting a rosy future, celebrating the American unionized worker on Labor Day takes a lot of hubris in the face of declining numbers.

Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 After marking down valuations throughout the Vision Fund’s portfolio spanning hundreds of companies, Son apologized for his hubris and over-confidence.

Min Jeong Lee, Bloomberg.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Can Lalo Salamanca, this series' most terrifying monster, really die down here in the dark, a victim as much of his own hubris as of Gus' relentless quest for revenge?!

Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 12 July 2022 But many feel the retail giant has been made vulnerable by its own hubris.

Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2021 Snyder, who possesses a kind of hubris that animates petty dictators, is mocking an investigation into a culture that scarred lives.

Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 29 July 2022 Their hubris came with consequences, and at least some accountability.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 June 2022 Their hubris and greed were bottomless, their morality nonexistent.

Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 June 2022 Their hubris is just as scary, their predilection for selfishness and lying is just as scary as the stuff in the cult of Lumon.

Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

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释义	hubris noun hu·bris ˈhyü-brəs : exaggerated pride or self-confidence hubristic hyü-ˈbri-stik adjective Did you know? Hubris Comes From Ancient Greece English picked up both the concept of hubris and the term for that particular brand of cockiness from the ancient Greeks, who considered hubris a dangerous character flaw capable of provoking the wrath of the gods. In classical Greek tragedy, hubris was often a fatal shortcoming that brought about the fall of the tragic hero. Typically, overconfidence led the hero to attempt to overstep the boundaries of human limitations and assume a godlike status, and the gods inevitably humbled the offender with a sharp reminder of their mortality. Example Sentences When conceived it was a project of almost unimaginable boldness and foolhardiness, requiring great bravura, risking great hubris. Simon Winchester, The Professor and the Madman, 1998 If you were born Somewhere, hubris would come easy. But if you are Nowhere's child, hubris is an import, pride a thing you decide to acquire. Sarah Vowell, GQ, May 1998 … our belief in democracy regardless of local conditions amounts to cultural hubris. Robert D. Kaplan, Atlantic, December 1997 His failure was brought on by his hubris. Recent Examples on the Web While labor leaders are predicting a rosy future, celebrating the American unionized worker on Labor Day takes a lot of hubris in the face of declining numbers. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 After marking down valuations throughout the Vision Fund’s portfolio spanning hundreds of companies, Son apologized for his hubris and over-confidence. Min Jeong Lee, Bloomberg.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Can Lalo Salamanca, this series' most terrifying monster, really die down here in the dark, a victim as much of his own hubris as of Gus' relentless quest for revenge?! Kat Rosenfield, EW.com, 12 July 2022 But many feel the retail giant has been made vulnerable by its own hubris. Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 2 Mar. 2021 Snyder, who possesses a kind of hubris that animates petty dictators, is mocking an investigation into a culture that scarred lives. Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 29 July 2022 Their hubris came with consequences, and at least some accountability. Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 June 2022 Their hubris and greed were bottomless, their morality nonexistent. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 June 2022 Their hubris is just as scary, their predilection for selfishness and lying is just as scary as the stuff in the cult of Lumon. Mikey O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Greek hybris First Known Use 1884, in the meaning defined above hubris noun as in arrogance formal + literary an excessive or foolish amount of belief in oneself or one's own abilities His failure was brought on by his hubris. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance arrogance vanity ego pridefulness pride overconfidence smugness confidence complacency superiority vainglory egotism presumption conceitedness pomposity pompousness conceit complacence vainness selfishness assurance haughtiness imperiousness amour propre disdainfulness swelled head vaingloriousness superciliousness snobbishness self-congratulation self-conceit self-satisfaction self-importance self-admiration swellheadedness bighead self-glory self-opinion self-righteousness egoism self-assurance self-love self-confidence self-assumption lordliness pretentiousness self-assertion pretension self-esteem self-centeredness pretense pretence self-pride self-respect Antonyms & Near Antonyms diffidence altruism timidity humility unselfishness self-doubt bashfulness self-loathing self-disgust passivity shyness timidness humbleness self-hate passiveness modesty demureness See More
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