What is "presumptuous" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does presumptuous mean in English? Meaning of presumptuous definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "presumptuous" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "presumptuous": excessively forward

Adjective

  • Meaning: excessively forward
  • Example: an assumptive person on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
  • Synonyms: assuming assumptive presumptuous
  • Similar: forward
  • Pronunciation in UK: /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/

  • Adjective: Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
  • Synonyms:

    foolhardy, rude, pushy, pretentious, smug, overconfident, pompous, arrogant, audacious, bold, cheeky, conceited, confident, egotistic, forward, fresh, insolent, overweening, presuming, rash, self-assertive, self-assured, self-satisfied, supercilious, uppity, contumelious, overfamiliar,

    Antonyms:

    cautious, unassuming, modest, humble, unconceited,

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