Hubris
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Negative Connotation
Hubris suggests negativity and is used to criticize a person's character. The manager's hubris made him unpopular among his staff.
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Causal 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.
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Often Personal
Hubris usually refers to an individual's trait rather than a group's. He was filled with hubris, dismissing everyone else's input.