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presumptuous definition

pre·sump·tu·ous (prē zump′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs, pri-; -c̸ho̵o wəs)

adjective

too bold or forward; taking too much for granted; showing overconfidence, arrogance, or effrontery

Etymology: ME < OFr presunteux < LL praesumptuosus < L praesumptus: see presumption

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