presumptuous

English

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Etymology

From Middle English presumptuous, borrowed from Old French presumptieus, presumpcieus, presumptuos, from Latin praesumptuosus.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/
  • IPA(key): /pɹiˈzəmptʃuəs/

Adjective

presumptuous (comparative more presumptuous, superlative most presumptuous)

  1. Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.

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