Please forgive this; my favorite Hamartian is Hubris.ha·mar·ti·a (hämär-t)
n.
Tragic flaw.
[Greek, from hamartanein, to miss the mark, err.]
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun 1. hamartia - the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
tragic flaw
flaw - defect or weakness in a person's character; "he had his flaws, but he was great nonetheless"
I always thought these went together so beautifullyhu·bris (hybrs) also hy·bris (h-)
n.
Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance: "There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris" McGeorge Bundy.
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[Greek, excessive pride, wanton violence; see ud- in Indo-European roots.]
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hu·bristic (-brstk) adj.
hu·bristic·al·ly adv.
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun 1. hubris - overbearing pride or presumption
arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, highhandedness, lordliness - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
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