presumptuous

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presumptuous

(adjective)

Meaning

overly confident or bold

Example

"Her presumptuous remarks during the meeting offended several colleagues."

Synonyms

arrogantimpertinentbrazen

Antonyms

humblemodestreserved

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'praesumptuosus', meaning taking for granted.
Related word forms
  • adjective: presumptive
  • noun: presumption

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