Definitions
- Describing excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a downfall. - Referring to a sense of superiority or overconfidence that blinds one to their own limitations. - Talking about a belief in one's invincibility or infallibility.
- Referring to an assumption made without sufficient evidence or justification. - Describing an act of taking liberties or making assumptions without permission or authority. - Talking about an attitude of entitlement or overstepping boundaries.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of overconfidence or arrogance.
- 2Both words can lead to negative consequences.
- 3Both words involve making assumptions without proper justification or authority.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Hubris refers to an excessive sense of pride or arrogance that can lead to a downfall, while presumption refers to making assumptions without proper justification or authority.
- 2Connotation: Hubris has a more negative connotation and implies a sense of superiority or invincibility, while presumption can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
- 3Severity: Hubris can lead to serious consequences such as a downfall or failure, while presumption may have less severe consequences such as offending someone or being corrected.
- 4Usage: Hubris is more commonly used in literature, philosophy, and academic contexts, while presumption is more commonly used in everyday language and legal contexts.
Remember this!
Hubris and presumption both describe a sense of overconfidence or arrogance, but they differ in scope, severity, connotation, origin, and usage. Hubris refers to an excessive sense of pride or arrogance that can lead to a downfall, while presumption refers to making assumptions without proper justification or authority. Hubris has a more negative connotation and is associated with Greek mythology, while presumption is more neutral and commonly used in everyday language and legal contexts.
