Recklessness vs Hubris - What's the difference?

recklessness | hubris |


As nouns the difference between recklessness and hubris

is that recklessness is the state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks while hubris is (excessive pride or arrogance).

recklessness

English

Alternative forms

* (l), (l) (obsolete)

Noun

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  • The state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.
    • His recklessness repeatedly put him in danger.

    hubris

    English

    (wikipedia hubris)

    Noun

  • Excessive pride, presumption or arrogance (originally toward the gods).

    • See also

    * sophrosyne

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