presumptuous
Pronunciation: /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/
The English word “presumptuous” has 1 meaning listed here.
adjective
- Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding appropriate or rightful limits.
Etymology
From Middle English presumptuous, borrowed from Old French presumpcieus, presumptieus, presumptuos and its etymon Medieval Latin praesūmptuōsus.
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More English words
- presumptive
- presumptively
- presumptiveness
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- presumptuously
- presumptuousness
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- presunto
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