Presumptuous Definition

prĭ-zŭmpcho͝o-əs
adjective
Too bold or forward; taking too much for granted; showing overconfidence, arrogance, or effrontery.
Webster's New World
Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.
Felt it was presumptuous of him to assume they had become friends.
American Heritage
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Origin of Presumptuous

  • Middle English from Old French presumptueux from Late Latin praesūmptuōsus variant of praesūmptiōsus from praesūmptiō presumption presumption

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin praesumptuosus. Compare presumption, French présomptueux, Old French presumptuous.

    From Wiktionary

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