Presumptuous Definition

prĭ-zŭmpcho͝o-əs
adjective
Too bold or forward; taking too much for granted; showing overconfidence, arrogance, or effrontery.
Webster's New World
Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.
Felt it was presumptuous of him to assume they had become friends.
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Origin of Presumptuous

  • Middle English from Old French presumptueux from Late Latin praesūmptuōsus variant of praesūmptiōsus from praesūmptiō presumption presumption

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin praesumptuosus. Compare presumption, French présomptueux, Old French presumptuous.

    From Wiktionary

Presumptuous Sentence Examples

  • The man seemed too presumptuous to be a humble leader for the nation, so he was not elected.

  • The woman's presumptuous questioning made her new colleagues suspicious of her motives.

  • The teachers made sure to meet before or after school so that presumptuous students would not intrude on their meetings.

  • All the evidence goes to show that Richard Burke was one of the most presumptuous and empty-headed of human beings.

  • I don't want to be presumptuous, but I might be the only person who can deal with the situation.

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