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hubris
noun [U] /ˈhjuː.brɪs/ literaryDefinition
(Definition of hubris noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Saddening, shocking and upsetting
Synonyms and related words:
- a cloud hanging over sb idiom
- affecting adjective
- agonizing adjective
- baleful adjective
- be cold comfort idiom
- bombast noun
- bruising adjective
- disrespect noun
- distressing adjective
- dolorous adjective
- ego trip noun
- egomania noun
- horrifying adjective
- hurtful adjective
- narcissism noun
- poignant adjective
- pride comes/goes before a fall idiom
- unmentionable adjective
- upsetting adjective
- vanity noun (SELFISH)
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