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hubris

US/ˈhjuːbrɪs/GB/ˈhjuːbrɪs/noun

excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to a fall

In his hubris, the CEO ignored every warning and bet the company on one product.

Near in meaning: arroganceconceitoverconfidencepride
In the family: hubristic

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