Meaning Of The Word Presumptuous

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Presumptuous Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Presumptuous?

presumptuous
If you describe someone or their behaviour as presumptuous, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do.

presumptuous in American English
too bold or forward; taking too much for granted; showing overconfidence, arrogance, or effrontery
adjective: full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought

presumptuous in British English
adjective: characterized by presumption or tending to presume; bold; forward

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