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Hubris.
Excessive pride means having too much pride in a certain subject or be excessively proud. Excessive pride can also mean conceited or self-absorbed.
The characteristic is called hubris which means arrogance or excessive pride or self-confidence(in Greek tragedy) Excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, leading to nemesis.
hubris excessive pride or self-confidence
That is called hubris, excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall for the hero in a story.
Greek word for pride is hubris. hubris - exaggerated pride or self-confidence
Excessive pride, also known as hubris, is an exaggerated sense of self-importance or superiority that leads to arrogance and a lack of regard for others. It can result in overestimating one's abilities, dismissing the advice of others, and risking consequences due to an inflated ego.
To have hubris is to have an excessive amount of self-confidence or pride. An example of a sentence using the word "hubris" would be: His hubris often got him into situations that he couldn't get out of.
An antonym of confidence is unconfidence . Confidence means to be brave and have stride or pride and is to be unconfident is to not be brave or have stride and pride in what you do or did or willing to do .
Hubris is excessive pride and confidence in one's self along with a contempt for others. Psychologists believe that hubris is caused when someone who is prone to the condition attains a position with high power and little outside oversight.
having pride in yourself: not affraid of anything
Overly confident