Pronunciation: /prɪˈzʌm(p)tʃuəs/
noun a person who is excessively bold or confident
A1 I don't like people who are presumptuous and think they know everything.
A2 She made a presumptuous assumption about his intentions without any evidence.
B1 His presumptuous behavior led to misunderstandings with his colleagues.
B2 The CEO's presumptuous decision to cut costs without consulting the team backfired.
C1 Her presumptuous attitude towards authority figures often caused friction in the workplace.
C2 The author's presumptuous claims about the future of technology were met with skepticism by experts.
adjective showing excessive confidence or boldness; taking liberties
A1 It was presumptuous of me to assume I knew the answer without studying.
A2 She made a presumptuous comment about my personal life.
B1 It would be presumptuous to think I could solve the problem on my own.
B2 His presumptuous behavior towards his boss led to his dismissal.
C1 The author's presumptuous attitude towards critics alienated many readers.
C2 Her presumptuous claim that she was the best candidate for the job was met with skepticism.
formal It would be presumptuous of me to assume I know all the details without proper research.
informal Don't be so presumptuous to think you can just show up without RSVPing.
slang Who does he think he is, being so presumptuous about his chances of winning?
figurative Her presumptuous attitude towards authority figures often gets her into trouble.
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