presumptuousness

pre·sump·tu·ous

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/
- /prɪˈzʌmptjʊəsnəs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
- /prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/

Definitions of presumptuousness word

adjective presumptuousness 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 presumptuousness unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 1
adjective presumptuousness Obsolete. presumptive. 1

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Origin of presumptuousness

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 Presumptuousness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Presumptuousness

presumptuousness 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.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

presumptuousness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for presumptuousness

noun presumptuousness

brashness — impertinent; impudent; tactless: a brash young man.
brazenness — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
cheekiness — impudent; insolent: a cheeky fellow; cheeky behavior.
chutzpa — unmitigated effrontery or impudence; gall.
cockiness — conceited self-assurance

All 28 Synonyms of presumptuousness

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