Arrogance vs. Hubris — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Arrogance and Hubris
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Arrogance
The quality of being arrogant
The arrogance of this man is astounding
Hubris
Hubris, or less frequently, hybris ( or , from ancient Greek ὕβρις), describes a personality quality of extreme or excessive pride or dangerous overconfidence, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance. The term "arrogance" comes from the Latin adrogare, meaning to feel that one has a right to demand certain attitudes and behaviors from other people.
Arrogance
The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.
Hubris
Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance
"There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris" (McGeorge Bundy).
Arrogance
The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.
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Hubris
Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
Arrogance
The act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree; proud contempt of others; lordliness; haughtiness; self-assumption; presumption.
I hate not you for her proud arrogance.
Hubris
Overbearing pride or presumption
Arrogance
Overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
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