hubris

Example Sentences

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Policymakers and private-sector actors should caution themselves against hubris.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Some of those are even remembered as the leaders who brought down great empires with their own hubris and egotism.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

“Here we are two years later, and they’ve come pretty close to reshaping the Middle East,” said Shapiro, who emphasized Netanyahu is still at risk of overreaching and hubris.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

For some, the rise and fall of Brewdog has been a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition, rapid expansion and hubris.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

If my father had possessed the words, he would have said the whole enterprise was bad hubris.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee