Hybris

dieNoun

hubris; excessive pride

English translations

  1. 01

    hubristic

  2. 02

    hubris

  3. 03

    Hubris

Word details

German meaning
Übermut, Anmaßung, die oft zu Fall führt.
English meaning
Hubris
Synonym
Übermut, Hochmut
German example
Seine Hybris führte zu seinem Untergang.
English example
His hubris led to his downfall.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Hybris
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Hybris”

  1. Seine Hybris führte zu seinem Untergang. (His hubris led to his downfall.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hybris feminine?

Yes, 'die Hybris'.