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Term: Hubris

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: Excessive pride or arrogance, especially when leading to the downfall or overconfidence of an individual.

Sample Sentence: The CEO's hubris led him to make reckless business decisions, ultimately leading to the company's bankruptcy.

Sense 2:

Definition: An exaggerated sense of self-importance or superiority, often resulting in a disregard for others.

Sample Sentence: The politician's hubris prevented him from listening to the concerns of his constituents.

Sense 3:

Definition: Overconfidence or insolence towards the gods in Greek tragedies.

Sample Sentence: In the play Antigone, Creon's hubris prompts him to defy the gods' will, resulting in severe consequences.

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