presumptuous
pronunciation
How to pronounce presumptuous in British English:
UK [prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs]
How to pronounce presumptuous in American English:
US [prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs]
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- Adjective:
- excessively forward
Word Origin
- presumptuous (adj.)
- mid-14c., from Old French presumtuex (12c.; Modern French présomptueux) and directly from Late Latin praesumptuosus, variant of praesumptiosus, from past participle stem of Latin praesumere "anticipate," in Late Latin, "assume" (see presumption). Related: Presumptuously; presumptuousness.
Example
- 1. It is too presumptuous of him to do so .
- 2. Presumptuous bother to you I am very sorry .
- 3. I dislike that presumptuous young man .
- 4. Most others beyond our shores seem baffled by it ; some call it presumptuous .
- 5. Many executives must learn to rein in their presumptuous , free-wheeling style .