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noun
excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
Also, hybris.
Compare sophrosyne.
Origin:
1880–85; < Greek hýbris insolence
1880–85; < Greek hýbris insolence
Related forms
hu·bris·tic, adjective
non·hu·bris·tic, adjective
un·hu·bris·tic, adjective
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hubris
1884, from Gk. hybris "wanton violence, insolence, outrage," originally "presumption toward the gods," of unknown origin.
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hubris
in Classical Athenian usage, the intentional use of violence to humiliate or degrade. The most famous example was the case of Meidias, who punched the orator Demosthenes in the face when the latter was dressed in ceremonial robes and performing an official function. Hubris could also characterize rape. Hubris was a crime at least from the time of Solon (6th century BC), and any citizen could bring charges against another party, as was the case also for treason or impiety. (In contrast, only a member of the victim's family could bring charges for murder.)
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