Associations to the word «Presumptuous»

Wiktionary

PRESUMPTUOUS, adjective. Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.

Dictionary definition

PRESUMPTUOUS, adjective. Excessively forward; "an assumptive person"; "on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide"; "the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants".

Wise words

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