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presumptuous
[pri-zuhmp-choo-uhs]
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.
Antonyms: unassuming, modestunwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward.
Antonyms: unassuming, modestObsolete., presumptive.
presumptuous
/ prɪˈzʌmptjʊəs /
adjective
characterized by presumption or tending to presume; bold; forward
an obsolete word for presumptive
Other Word Forms
- presumptuously adverb
- presumptuousness noun
- overpresumptuous adjective
- overpresumptuously adverb
- overpresumptuousness noun
- unpresumptuous adjective
- unpresumptuously adverb
- unpresumptuousness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of presumptuous1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It’s also highly presumptuous on his part, reflecting an increased arrogance among lawmakers around the country who are saying to voters, in effect, “Thank you for your input. Now go away.”
Nearly two hours are spent jumping between concurrent storylines, and had Koepp’s screenplay allotted all 120 of those minutes to the film’s stars, “Rebirth” might actually feel worthy of its presumptuous title.
Speaking on Sky Italia, the former Juventus, AC Milan and England coach said Guardiola was "way too arrogant and presumptuous" because he wanted to prove City were winning matches through his tactics.
"It's presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," Biden told the outlet when asked if he would have won in November.
"I think it would be presumptuous to say that, okay, now we are doomed here in the Nordics because one company has failed," she argues.
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