Definition of presumptuous Presumptuous
/pɹɪzʌˈmpʧʌwʌs/ - [prizumpchuwus] - pre•sump•tu•ous
We found 7 definitions of presumptuous from 5 different sources.
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What does presumptuous mean?
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| presumptuous - excessively forward; "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" | ||
| assumptive, assuming | ||
| forward at or near or directed toward the front; "the forward section of the aircraft"; "a forward plunge down the stairs"; "forward motion" | ||
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- presumptuous (Adjective)
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- presumptuous (a.)
Full of presumption; presuming; overconfident or venturesome; audacious; rash; taking liberties unduly; arrogant; insolent; as, a presumptuous commander; presumptuous conduct. - presumptuous (a.)
Founded on presumption; as, a presumptuous idea. - presumptuous (a.)
Done with hold design, rash confidence, or in violation of known duty; willful.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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presumptuous
Having extreme self-confidence and overbearing pride.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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presumptuous
prē-zump′tū-us, adj. full of presumption: going beyond the bounds of right or duty: bold and confident: founded on presumption: wilful.—adv. Presump′tuously.—n. Presump′tuousness. [L. præsumptuosus.]
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