hu·bris Audio pronunciation of “hubris” ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hybrs) also hy·bris (h-)
n.

Overbearing pride or presumption; arrogance: “There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris” (McGeorge Bundy).

[Greek, excessive pride, wanton violence. See ud- in Indo-European Roots.]hu·bristic (-brstk) adj.
hu·bristic·al·ly adv.

su·per·e·go Audio pronunciation of “superego” ( P ) Pronunciation Key (spr-g, -g)
n. pl. su·per·e·gos

In Freudian theory, the division of the unconscious that is formed through the internalization of moral standards of parents and society, and that censors and restrains the ego.

In psychoanalytic theory, the division of the psyche that censors and restrains the ego and has identified itself unconsciously with important persons from early life. It results from incorporating the values and wishes of these persons into one’s own standards.
n. pl. su·per·e·gos Main Entry: su·per·ego
Pronunciation: “sü-p&r-’E-(”)gO also ’sü-p&r-”, -’eg-(”)O
Function: noun
: the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is only partly conscious, represents internalization of parental conscience and the rules of society, and functions to reward and punish through a system of moral attitudes, conscience, and a sense of guilt —compare EGO, ID

e·go
n. pl. e·gos

1. The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
2. In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
3.
1. An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
2. Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem.