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hybris

Syllables: hy·brisUK/ˈhaɪbɹɪs/

hybris is the alternative form of hubris.

Meaning of hubris

Noun

hubris (countable and uncountable, plural hubrises)

  1. Excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption; originally (Greek mythology) toward the gods; a feeling of overwhelming and all-encompassing pride.
    • Antitrust prosecutors target big companies that exude hubris.1997, John M. Connor, “The Global Lysine Price-Fixing Conspiracy of 1992-1995”, in Review of Agricultural Economics, volume 19, number 2, page 426

Questions about hybris

What is hybris the alternative form of?
Hybris is the alternative form of hubris.
How do you pronounce hybris?
Hybris is pronounced /ˈhaɪbɹɪs/ (UK).

Words near hybris in the dictionary

  1. hybridoma
  2. hybridomas
  3. hybridomata
  4. hybridous
  5. hybrids
  6. hybris
  7. hybristic
  8. hybristophile
  9. hybristophiles
  10. hybristophilia
  11. hycanthone

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