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presumptuousfailing 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

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💡 Concept

A presumptuous employee sits in the CEO's chair without permission

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presumptuous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The presumptuous guest crashes the sumptuous feast, earning only contemptuous stares!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootsump
Suffix--tuous

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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🎵Rhyme

sumptuouscontemptuous
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

She found it presumptuous when her neighbor started giving parenting advice about her 'loud' baby at 3 AM.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

arrogantaudaciousimpudentforwardoverconfident

Antonyms

humblemodestrespectful

Related

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