Bumptious

C2 16+

Synonyms of bumptious

Antonyms of bumptious

Collocations of bumptious

attitude
Frequency: 70 %

His bumptious attitude rubbed many people the wrong way.

behavior
Frequency: 60 %

Her bumptious behavior at the party made her unpopular among the guests.

personality
Frequency: 50 %

Despite his bumptious personality, he managed to make friends easily.

arrogant
Frequency: 45 %

Her bumptious and arrogant behavior alienated her from her colleagues.

overconfident
Frequency: 40 %

His bumptious and overconfident attitude often led to his downfall.

Idiomatic Expressions for bumptious

  • Phrase: bump in the road
    Meaning: a minor obstacle or setback
    Usage: Losing a key team member was just a bump in the road for the project.