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hubris - Dictionary definition and meaning for hubris

HUBRIS

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  • (noun) overbearing pride or presumption

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Mnemonics for hubris

  • (Tag: ) HUB+RIS(RAISE)--A person RAISEd in a HUB(city centre),will be arrogant and conceited towards villagers and others.

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  • (Tag: ) look for the word hub(HUBBY)...so just think if your hubby is excessively arogant or has too much of self confidence..or overbearing pride....can you stay with him...no......never........so a hub(by)ris.........arrogant in nature........

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  • (Tag: ) sounds like iblish(devil) who has excessive pride of its own

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