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as in arrogant
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along
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as in cavalier
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the presumptuous salesclerk started picking out some very expensive accessories for the outfit I had just chosen
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as in arrogance
an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims
only a person of unparalleled presumptuousness would assert that she knows all there is to know about words
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as in gall
shameless boldness
he found that a certain amount of presumptuousness could get you in trouble, but it could also get you into places where you normally weren't allowed
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Recent Examples of presumptuous
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Stone sails through all this, seeing off the sneering disapproval of white America and the presumptuous demands of the Black Panthers with equal disdain, and for a time his band, the aptly named Sly and the Family Stone, become a republic within the republic.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Any suggestion that the Eagles offense is just as formidable without Hurts is either hopeful or presumptuous.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
This was regarded as a tad presumptuous, even for Trump.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Maybe some person will be presumptuous enough to wonder aloud what might have influenced the plot of this book.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Stone sails through all this, seeing off the sneering disapproval of white America and the presumptuous demands of the Black Panthers with equal disdain, and for a time his band, the aptly named Sly and the Family Stone, become a republic within the republic.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Any suggestion that the Eagles offense is just as formidable without Hurts is either hopeful or presumptuous.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
This was regarded as a tad presumptuous, even for Trump.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumptuous
Adjective
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For example, when a man in his sixties talks about the same thing, he’s seen as calm and logical, but when a woman in her twenties talks about it, she’s seen as arrogant or trying to act mature.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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By losing some of its arrogant charm, Doom has also lost the means to back it up.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Topline Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a lengthy air traffic control outage Sunday morning, shortly before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the airport should scale back its operations amid air traffic control issues at the busy New Jersey airport.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Between the award show appearances, several hit television shows, and red carpet events, the couple remains busy but grounded in their purpose for their growing family.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The Knicks have pulled it off by being resilient, near perfect in spurts and with the help of arrogance from the opponent.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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This is perhaps a good quality, as that is a familiar feeling when attending a large event.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The looks on display were all too familiar, making the joke even that much funnier for its sense of radical honesty.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Noun
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During an interview with Josh Martinez of Z100 on Superstar Crossover, Ospreay stated AEW's superiority in the current wrestling landscape.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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And they’ve been romanticized for nearly as long by foreign travelers who see an espresso bar and long counter full of hot foods, panini, and piles of prosciutto as a sign of culinary superiority.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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As all 2,161 of their fans entered Fratton Park, the nerves were palpable — but there was an air of confidence.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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But the neighbor lost his nerve and instead dumped the boy with a cop.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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“Presumptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumptuous. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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