Definition of Hubris.
Meaning;
Means false pride, arrogance, excess of ambition or pride.
According to Robert T. Latham "This tem derives from the Greek word hybris which refers to arrogance, overbearing pride, insolence and calculated maliciousness." (Book; A Tale of Boxes: The Role of Myth in Creating and Changing Our Stories)
According to Ann E. Loewen "Hubris is a kind of a false pride, when humans think themselves as good as or better than anyone." (Book; Fast For My Feet)
Related
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Youthful hubris
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The Hubris Syndrome
Examples
Hubris is not a good habit.
According to
Hubris, or arrogance -let' just call it that- is often related with negativity and competition. Aggression and hostility ara common symptoms. "I am better than youé is the underlying message. Obviously, it is not really associated with a high self-esteem or positive self-image, even though it pretends to be. Hubris is obviously not connected with high self-esteem, but with a self-esteem that goes up and down from arrogance to self-doubt. People with excessive feeling of hubris tend to be in conflict with others more often, and the ability to adapt to social situations or tolerate others is often lacking.
Christian Vandergroot
Pride: The 7 Deadly Sins
Hubris is a figure in Greek mythology and forms the basis of the system of values of the ancient Greek world. It represents the violation of limits; arrogance and pride, that is, the presumption of being able to overstep the boundaries imposed by the need to respect the divinity, nature and men. It personifies violence and excess, as opposed to justice, and sophrosyne, wisdom and prudence.
Carlo Bordoni
Hubris and Progress: A Future Born of Presumption