Definitions
- Referring to excessive pride or arrogance that leads to overconfidence and a lack of respect for others. - Describing a sense of entitlement or superiority that can lead to reckless behavior or actions. - Talking about a belief in one's invincibility or infallibility that can result in a downfall or failure.
- Referring to excessive faith in one's abilities or judgment that can lead to poor decision-making or risk-taking. - Describing a false sense of security or invincibility that can lead to complacency or underestimation of challenges. - Talking about a belief in one's superiority or infallibility that can result in a downfall or failure.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to excessive confidence or belief in oneself.
- 2Both can lead to negative consequences or outcomes.
- 3Both can be associated with a lack of humility or respect for others.
- 4Both can be seen as negative traits in social or professional settings.
- 5Both can result in a downfall or failure.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Hybris is often associated with a more extreme or arrogant form of overconfidence.
- 2Connotation: Hybris has a more negative connotation than overconfidence, which can have a neutral or positive connotation in some contexts.
- 3Usage: Hybris is less commonly used in everyday language than overconfidence.
Remember this!
Hybris and overconfidence are synonyms that describe excessive confidence or belief in oneself. However, hybris is often associated with a more extreme or arrogant form of overconfidence that can lead to reckless behavior or actions. On the other hand, overconfidence can have a more neutral or positive connotation in some contexts, but can still lead to poor decision-making or underestimation of challenges.
