Presumptuous - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|prɪˈzʌmptʃʊəs|
Brit.
|prɪˈzʌm(p)tʃʊəs|
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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