presumptuousness

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

Translation

n.The quality or state of being presumptuous; arrogance.; A presumptuous action or remark.

Phrases & Collocations

avoiding presumptuousness

displaying presumptuousness

with presumptuousness

full of presumptuousness

sense of presumptuousness

showed presumptuousness

lacked presumptuousness

criticized presumptuousness

example of presumptuousness

air of presumptuousness

Example Sentences

his presumptuousness in assuming he'd get the promotion was quite irritating.

we were shocked by the presumptuousness of their behavior at the dinner party.

the candidate's presumptuousness alienated many potential voters.

she bristled at his presumptuousness and walked away.

there's a fine line between confidence and presumptuousness in business.

i found his presumptuousness regarding my work to be unacceptable.

the company frowned upon any display of presumptuousness from its employees.

her presumptuousness stemmed from a place of insecurity, i believe.

we cautioned him against the dangers of presumptuousness and arrogance.

the editor rejected the manuscript due to its tone of presumptuousness.

despite her success, she lacked the grace to avoid presumptuousness.

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