presumptuous

adjective
UK: /prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/
US: /prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/

  1. Too confident and showing a lack of respect for other people.

    1. It was presumptuous of him to assume he would be welcome.
    2. Wouldn't it be presumptuous to ask if they are planning to marry after only knowing them briefly?

  2. Acting without permission or right; audacious.

    1. I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice.
    2. The new teacher made the presumptuous decision to rearrange the classroom on his first day.

Synonyms

forward insolent brazen assuming impertinent overconfident arrogant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "presumptuous" in English means: Too confident and showing a lack of respect for other people., Acting without permission or right; audacious..

The phonetic transcription of "presumptuous" is /prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/ in British English and /prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "presumptuous": forward, insolent, brazen, assuming, impertinent, overconfident, arrogant.

Example usage of "presumptuous": "It was presumptuous of him to assume he would be welcome.". More examples on the page.