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Definition of presumptuous - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅sump⋅tu⋅ous

  [pri-zuhmp-choo-uhs]
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–adjective
1. full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought.
2. unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward.
3. Obsolete. presumptive.
Origin:
1300–50; ME < LL praesūmptuōsus, var. of L praesūmptiōsus. See presumption, -ous

Related forms:
pre⋅sump⋅tu⋅ous⋅ly, adverb
pre⋅sump⋅tu⋅ous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1, 2. impertinent, audacious; fresh; arrogant. See bold.

Antonyms:
1, 2. modest, unassuming.
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pre·sump·tu·ous   (prĭ-zŭmp'chōō-əs)   
adj.  Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.

[Middle English, from Old French presumptueux, from Late Latin praesūmptuōsus, variant of praesūmptiōsus, from praesūmptiō, presumption; see presumption.]
pre·sump'tu·ous·ly adv., pre·sump'tu·ous·ness n.
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