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   Pre·sump·tu·ous

   /prēˈzəm(p)(t)SH(əw)əs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate: "I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French presumptueux, from late Latin praesumptuosus, variant of praesumptiosus ‘full of boldness’, from praesumptio (see presumption).

   Derivatives

   • 1. presumptuously adverb
   • 2. presumptuousness noun

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   The meaning of PRESUMPTUOUS is overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties. How to use presumptuous in a sentence.

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   presumptuous | American Dictionary. adjective. us / prɪˈzʌmp·tʃu·əs / Add to word list. rude because of doing something although you know you do not have a right to do it: It would be presumptuous of me to speak for the others. (Definition of presumptuous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   adjective. full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission. Synonyms: arrogant, fresh, audacious, impertinent. Antonyms: unassuming, modest. unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward.

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   PRESUMPTUOUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of presumptuous in English. presumptuous. adjective. us / prɪˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs / uk / prɪˈzʌmp.tʃəs / Add to word list. A person who is presumptuous shows little respect for others by doing things they have no right to do: It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter.

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   Presumptuous comes from the Latin verb praesumere which means to take for granted. It means taking for granted your access to someone or power to do something. It's a very satisfying and effective word because it belittles and criticizes at the same time.

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   Definition of presumptuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › presumptuousPRESUMPTUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   21 hours ago · 1. full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought. 2. unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 3. obsolete. presumptive. SYNONYMS 1, 2. impertinent, audacious; fresh; arrogant. See bold. ANTONYMS 1, 2. modest, unassuming.