Define Hubris Meaning

From the Greek word of the same spelling, the concept of overweaning pride, or expectations that far exceed the scope of one's being.

In ancient Greece: The sin of thinking you are above the gods or forgetting to give them credit when they have helped you. Of course they don't tell you when they help you, you are just supposed to know. Committing hubris ALWAYS leads to nemesis, the gods' punishment.

Advanced arrogance, thinking you're way more important than you really are and are really presumptious. Closely related to megalomania.

An adjective used to describe an action of grotesquely unnecessary talent, finesse, or pride that ends in resounding (though somewhat satisfying) failure.

1. A rubber duck.
2. Self centered.

Hubris is a mental state where someone (usually while playing a video game) thinks that he or she is the MAN. This is a common human trait however there are few who merit the reputation of hubris. One can tell when another displays hubris as trash talk, derogatory language involving relatives, siblings and sodomy are expressed. Hubris often leads to a person's downfall or humility especially after being defeated and excuses are often made. Hubris is often found in dorms and buildings where video games take place however there are a few exceptions.There are many forms of hubris and is often perceived as a fatal flaw.

Thinking your brand new keyboard layout is the shit.

1.In ancient greek this means to beat someoen in a humiliating way just to show your authority. Hubris was the ancient greek for Owned or to own as a gaming term.

2.As a modern term it means exaggerated self-pride or self confidence normally as a result of success as a leader

Advanced arrogance, overstating ones self worth, a narsistic mentality that your milkshake actually brings all the boys to the yard.

Extreme arrogance that leads to ones downfall, vaguely connected to Irony.