The key that is used does not rust. (Albanian proverb). At the narrow passage there is no brother and no friend. (Arabic proverb).
Definition of remiss. 1  1 : negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless. 2  2 : showing neglect or inattention : lax.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Hubris. Hubris, also hybris, from ancient Greek á½Î²ÏÎ¹Ï, means extreme pride or arrogance. Hubris often indicates a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence or capabilities, especially when the person exhibiting it is in a position of power. The adjectival form of the noun hubris is hubristic.