- hubristic
- hu·bris·tic
English syllables. 2014.
English syllables. 2014.
hubristic — also hybristic, 1831, from Gk. hybristikos given to wantonness, insolent, from hybrizein, related to hybris (see HUBRIS (Cf. hubris)) … Etymology dictionary
hubristic — hubris ► NOUN ▪ excessive pride or self confidence. DERIVATIVES hubristic adjective. ORIGIN Greek, originally denoting presumption towards or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis … English terms dictionary
hubristic — adjective see hubris … New Collegiate Dictionary
hubristic — See hubris. * * * … Universalium
hubristic — adjective a) Of, or relating to hubris; overly arrogant b) Displaying hubris (as a personality characteristic) … Wiktionary
hubristic — … Useful english dictionary
hubris — hubristic, adj. /hyooh bris, hooh /, n. excessive pride or self confidence; arrogance. Also, hybris. Cf. sophrosyne. [1880 85; < Gk hýbris insolence] * * * Greek hybris in Classical Athenian usage, the intentional use of violence to… … Universalium
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