Definitions
- Referring to excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a person's downfall. - Describing an act of defiance against the gods or fate, often resulting in punishment. - Talking about an overbearing attitude that disregards the opinions or feelings of others.
- Referring to excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a person's downfall. - Describing an act of defiance against the gods or fate, often resulting in punishment. - Talking about an overbearing attitude that disregards the opinions or feelings of others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to excessive pride or arrogance.
- 2Both words describe an act of defiance against the gods or fate.
- 3Both words can lead to a person's downfall.
- 4Both words can be used in a negative context.
- 5Both words are derived from Greek mythology.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hybris is more commonly used in European countries, while hubris is more commonly used in English-speaking countries.
- 2Connotation: Hybris is associated with a more negative connotation, while hubris is associated with a more neutral connotation.
Remember this!
Hybris and hubris are synonyms that both refer to excessive pride or arrogance that can lead to a person's downfall. They are both derived from Greek mythology and have similar meanings, but hybris is more commonly used in European countries, while hubris is more commonly used in English-speaking countries. Additionally, hybris is associated with a more negative connotation than hubris.
