Hubris/ˈhjuːbrɪs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation Hubris suggests negativity and is used to criticize a person's character. The manager's hubris made him unpopular among his staff. Pro Tip 2/3Causal Relationship Use hubris when implying one's downfall is a result of their excessive pride. Her hubris caused her to ignore the advice and fail. Pro Tip 3/3Often Personal Hubris usually refers to an individual's trait rather than a group's. He was filled with hubris, dismissing everyone else's input.