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- [pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/
- /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/
Definitions of presumptuous word
- adjective 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 presumptuous unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 1
- adjective presumptuous Obsolete. presumptive. 1
- adjective presumptuous bold, impertinent 1
- adjective presumptuous If you describe someone or their behaviour as presumptuous, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do. 0
- adjective presumptuous characterized by presumption or tending to presume; bold; forward 0
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Origin of 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 Presumptuous
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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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for presumptuous
adj presumptuous
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- assumptive — taken for granted.
- big — A big person or thing is large in physical size.
- biggety — conceited or self-important.
adjective presumptuous
- assuming — You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- hotdogger — One who hotdogs; a sporting show-off.
Antonyms for presumptuous
adj presumptuous
- compliable — compliant
- 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.
- easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- free-spirited — characterized by independence and unconventionality
adjective presumptuous
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- inelaborate — Not elaborate; crude; unfinished.
- obsequious — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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