Presumptuous - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prɪˈzʌmptʃʊəs|  American pronunciation of the word presumptuous
Brit.  |prɪˈzʌm(p)tʃʊəs|  British pronunciation of the word presumptuous

adjective

- excessively forward (syn: assuming, assumptive)
the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants

Extra examples

...it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along...

...the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving...

Would it be presumptuous of me to ask why you are so miserable?

...it's a bit tricksy to have a candid conversation with the company president without appearing to be either presumptuous or obsequious...

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