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What is hubris?

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historically from Greek tragedy and Shakespeare, excessive pride that is delusional and causes the downfall of others around them. In modern times it describes a person that is so full of pride that they feel superior to all human associations that they have, that they belittle everyone else.

Excessive pride.

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