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/
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
The intern was presumptuous, sitting in the CEO's chair before her first meeting.
Presume I'll chew with us — rude, crude, presumptuous!
The presumptuous guest crashes the sumptuous feast, earning only contemptuous stares!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
prae- (before/in advance) + sum- (to take) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of')
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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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