presumptuous

[US]/prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/
[UK]/prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. arrogant and overstepping boundaries
adv. in an arrogant and overstepping manner
n. arrogance and overstepping boundaries

Example Sentences

It was presumptuous of him to take charge.

It is too presumptuous of him to do so.

I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice.

It's presumptuous to assume you know what's best for everyone.

She made a presumptuous comment about his personal life.

It would be presumptuous to think you can solve this problem easily.

He had a presumptuous attitude towards his boss.

She was criticized for her presumptuous behavior at the meeting.

It's presumptuous to speak on behalf of others without their permission.

He made a presumptuous assumption about her intentions.

She felt it was presumptuous to ask for a promotion after only a month in the job.

The newcomer's presumptuous behavior offended some of the long-time employees.

It's presumptuous to think you can predict the outcome of the experiment with such certainty.

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