presumptuous
/pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/
🇺🇸 US
/pɹiˈzəmptʃuəs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “presumptuous” when they mean: going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “presumptuous” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “presumptuous” in professional communication.”
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