hubris Syllabification: (hu·bris)Pronunciation: /ˈ(h)yo͞obris/Definition of hubris noun excessive pride or self-confidence. (in Greek tragedy) excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis. Derivatives hubristicPronunciation: /(h)yo͞oˈbristik/ adjective Origin:Greekhubris in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of hubris in the British & World English dictionary
