- TODAY'S WORD
- October 8, 2025
- TODAY'S WORD
- October 8, 2025
Hubris
HYOO-bris (/ˈhjuːbrɪs/)
excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.
“He was in peak physical condition, with a mind as sharp as a tack — which, sadly, bred the kind of hubris that would lead to his downfall.”

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