presumptuous — failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; taking liberties; overstepping bounds
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; taking liberties; overstepping bounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/
Korean meaning: 주제넘은, 건방진, 무례한
Korean pronunciation: 프리**점**츄어스
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's presumptuous that I use 'his' laptop without asking permission first.
- Don't you think it's a bit presumptuous to redecorate someone's office while they're on vacation?
- It was presumptuous of him to order for everyone at the restaurant without asking what they wanted.
presumptuous
ADJECTIVE//prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs//
failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; taking liberties; overstepping bounds
A presumptuous employee sits in the CEO's chair without permission
Presume I'll chew with us — rude, crude, presumptuous!
The presumptuous guest crashes the sumptuous feast, earning only contemptuous stares!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin praesumere, meaning 'to take beforehand' or 'to assume in advance'. The word originally described taking something without permission or proper authority.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's presumptuous that I use 'his' laptop without asking permission first.”
“Don't you think it's a bit presumptuous to redecorate someone's office while they're on vacation?”
“It was presumptuous of him to order for everyone at the restaurant without asking what they wanted.”
“She found it presumptuous when her neighbor started giving parenting advice about her 'loud' baby at 3 AM.”
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