Synonyms for hubris

Most common

pride · arrogance

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption; originally (Greek mythology) toward the gods; a feeling of overwhelming and all-encompassing pride.

Related words

Other spellings

hybris

Forms

Plural

hubrises → arrogances, prides…

Example sentences

• pride Italians take pride in their dress and appearance.
• arrogance Tom's boss's behaviour smacked of crass arrogance.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

pride¹

9 letters

arrogance³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arrogance³ = 3 syllables).