hubris

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meaning in plain English

Picture a racer who thinks he can’t lose and ignores every safety warning; that swollen, dangerous pride is hubris.

Think of a superhero with too much confidence— his hubris makes him fall.

for example

The mayor's hubris led him to cut corners on the bridge, endangering thousands of commuters.

Hubris is like a kid who believes he rules the playground and refuses the teacher’s rules, only to get into trouble. It’s that blind, over‑big ego that makes you think you’re above limits.