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Hochmut

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German hōchmuot, from Old High German hōhmuot. Equivalent to hoch +‎ Mut. Cognate with Dutch hoogmoed and Old English hēahmōdnes.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhoːχˌmuːt/
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Noun

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Hochmut m (strong, genitive Hochmutes or Hochmuts, no plural)

  1. arrogance, hubris
    Synonyms: Überheblichkeit, Hybris, Dünkel
    Antonym: Demut

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Derived terms

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Further reading

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  • Hochmut” in Duden online
  • Hochmut” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache