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Hubris

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arrogancenounThe state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.
pridenounA sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
egonounThe self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
vanitynounExcessive pride in or admiration of one's own abilities, appearance, achievements, or possessions.
hybrisnounAlternative form of hubris. [Excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption, originally (Greek mythology) toward the gods.]
greatnessnounThe state, condition, or quality of being great
glorynounHonour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.
delusion of grandeurnoun(usually in the plural) The false belief that one is important or powerful, accompanying certain mental disorders.
grandiositynounThe state of being grandiose (pompous or pretentious).
big headnoun(idiomatic) An inflated ego, an exaggerated belief in one's own importance.
self-exaltationnounThe exaltation of oneself.
boastnounA brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
megalomanianounA psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
grandiosenessnounThe state or condition of being grandiose.
superbnessnounThe state or condition of being superb; excellence.
nobelitisnoun(humorous or derogatory) An overriding or obsessive desire to win a Nobel Prize.
god complexnounAn unshakable belief characterized by consistently inflated feelings of personal ability, privilege, or infallibility.
superexaltationnounSupreme or excessive exaltation.
grandeurnounThe state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.
apotheosisnounThe fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.

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