Definitions

presumptuous

[pri-zuhmp-choo-uhs] / prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs /

ADJECTIVE

overly bold; forward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant foolhardy overconfident pompous pretentious pushy rude smug

WEAK

audacious bold cheeky conceited confident contumelious egotistic forward fresh insolent overfamiliar overweening presuming rash self-assertive self-assured self-satisfied supercilious uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cautious humble modest unassuming unconceited

Example Sentences

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"I think it would be pretty presumptuous to have a menu in your head before you actually win the tournament," said the Northern Irishman.

From BBC

Is it presumptuous to say that an actor has an Oscar in the bag two weeks before the ceremony?

From Los Angeles Times

I only found it incredibly presumptuous for him to believe he’d never again change a diaper.

From Los Angeles Times

You can offer to send a Calendly link but sending one out in the first outreach is a bit presumptuous.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s presumptuous of me to think he doesn’t have the money for that book.

From Salon