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over-presumptuous

o·ver-pre·sump·tu·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
    • /ˈoʊ vər prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
    • /ˈoʊ vər prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/

Definitions of over-presumptuous word

  • adjective over-presumptuous 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. 1
  • adjective over-presumptuous unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 1
  • adjective over-presumptuous Obsolete. presumptive. 1

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Origin of over-presumptuous

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin praesūmptuōsus, variant of Latin praesūmptiōsus. See presumption, -ous

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Parts of speech for Over-presumptuous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

over-presumptuous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Synonyms for over-presumptuous

adv over-presumptuous

  • chastely — refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
  • demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
  • diffidently — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
  • modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.

adj over-presumptuous

  • copacetic — very good; excellent; completely satisfactory
  • down home — of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities associated with one's family or with rural areas, especially of the southern U.S.: down-home cooking; down-home hospitality.
  • ducky — fine; excellent; wonderful.
  • easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
  • easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.

adverb over-presumptuous

adjective over-presumptuous

  • inelaborate — Not elaborate; crude; unfinished.
  • nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.

Antonyms for over-presumptuous

adjective over-presumptuous

  • flaunting — Present participle of flaunt.

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