Hubris
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Excessive self-confidence or arrogance, especially the kind that in classical tragedy leads inevitably to one's downfall.
“His hubris in assuming the project would succeed without proper planning proved his undoing.”
Pronunciation
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hu·bris
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UBRI cluster is rare, H opener with two vowels, U and I, makes this tricky to pin down
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points, uncommon letter pattern but all manageable tiles for good rack clearance
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