hubris- +

(Greek: wanton violence, riotousness, insolence; outrage; arrogance)

Borrowed from Greek hybristikos, "insolent, wanton", from hybrizein, "to insult, to act outrageously", from hybris, "wanton violence, insolence".

hubris

1. Excessive, or overbearing, pride, insolent pride; arrogance.
2. The excessive pride and ambition that usually leads to the downfall of a hero in classical tragedy.
3. Etymology: from Greek hybris, "wanton violence, insolence, riotousness; outrage".

hubristic

1. An adjective form that describes someone as being arrogant.
2. Characterized by exaggerated pride or self-confidence.

hubristically

1. Descriptive of someone who is overbearingly proud or presumptive (believing that he/she is able to do or to be something which does not now exist).
2. Having an arrogant attitude.

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(Greek: wanton violence, riotousness, insolence; outrage; arrogance)

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