1. plural of hubris; instances of excessive pride, arrogance, or self-confidence that often leads to downfall or humiliation
Usage: formal; often used in literary or dramatic contexts

Examples

• The CEO's hubrises led to poor business decisions that ultimately destroyed the company.
• Ancient Greek tragedies often depicted the hubrises of kings who defied the gods.
• His repeated hubrises—ignoring advice and overestimating his abilities—finally caught up with him.
• The politician's hubrises blinded him to the concerns of ordinary citizens.
• History is filled with examples of leaders whose hubrises caused their empires to collapse.
• She recognized her own hubrises and worked to become more humble and thoughtful.