Hubris vs Pretentious - What's the difference?
hubris | pretentious |
Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
Ostentatious; intended to impress others.
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As a noun hubris
is (excessive pride or arrogance).As an adjective pretentious is
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.hubris
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(wikipedia hubris)Noun
See also
* sophrosyneExternal links
*pretentious
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Alternative forms
*Adjective
(en adjective)- Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
- Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.