presumptuous Definition
- 1failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
- 2unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward
Using presumptuous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "presumptuous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter without knowing all the facts.
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I hope you won't think me presumptuous if I offer some advice.
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It was presumptuous of him to speak on behalf of everyone in the company.
presumptuous Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with presumptuous
assuming something to be true without having evidence to support it
Example
It would be presumptuous of me to assume that I will get the job.
presumptuous of me/you/him, etc.
behaving in a way that shows you have too much confidence and not enough respect
Example
It was a little presumptuous of him to invite himself to our party.
an assumption made without sufficient evidence or justification
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It is a presumptuous assumption to think that all politicians are corrupt.
Origins of presumptuous
from Latin 'praesumptuosus', from 'praesumere' meaning 'to take for granted'
Summary: presumptuous in Brief
The term 'presumptuous' [pri-zuhmp-choo-uhs] refers to someone who fails to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. It is often used to describe someone who is unwarrantedly or impertinently bold or forward. Examples include 'It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter without knowing all the facts.' and 'It was presumptuous of him to speak on behalf of everyone in the company.'
