hu·bris (noun) excessive pride or self-confidence -- I'd say it fits but yours [1] is a better known characterization. I was using it in the tradition of [2

hu·bris (noun) excessive pride or self-confidence -- I'd say it fits but yours [1] is a better known characterization. I was using it in the tradition of [2] Greek Tragedy Hubris. "The overbearing pride which leads humans to follow paths or projects which lead to certain self-destruction." [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_throw_the_baby_out_with_the_bathwater https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_throw_the_baby_out_wit... [2] http://theatreofancientgreece.blogspot.com/2014/11/hubris-or-hybris.html http://theatreofancientgreece.blogspot.com/2014/11/hubris-or...?