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hubris
hubris
Noun
This term describes a specific type of pride that transcends mere confidence, manifesting as a defiant arrogance that ignores warnings or boundaries. It carries a heavy connotation of inevitable failure, suggesting that the individual's ego has blinded them to their own limitations or the reality of their situation.
In literary and historical contexts, it specifically refers to the transgression of divine boundaries. While "pride" can be a neutral or positive trait, this word is exclusively negative, framing the overconfidence as a fatal flaw that triggers a catastrophic reversal of fortune.