Hubristic
/hjuːˈbrɪstɪk/noun
Exhibiting excessive pride or self-confidence that often leads to downfall.
Did you know?In ancient Greece, hubris was seen as a direct challenge to the gods, triggering their wrath and leading to catastrophic consequences for the proud individual.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὑβρίς
“Excessive pride or arrogance, often towards the gods.”
Latin
Latin
hubris
“Borrowed from Greek, maintaining the meaning of excessive pride.”
16th Century
English
hubris
“Adopted into English to describe overweening pride.”
19th Century
English
hubristic
“Emerges as an adjective describing behavior characterized by hubris.”