hubris
noun/hjuːbrɪs/
Frequency rank: #13,795 most common English word
Meaning
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to one's ruin.
Example sentence
His hubris ultimately led to his downfall, as he refused to listen to anyone's warnings.
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