Presumptuous

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pɹəˈzÊŒmp.tjuː.É™s/
• IPA: /priˈzÉ™mptʃəs/

Alternative forms

• præsumptuous archaic

Origin

Latin praesumptuosus. Compare presumption, French présomptueux, Old French presumptuous.

Full definition of presumptuous

Adjective

1. Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.

Synonyms

• (going beyond what is proper) overconfident, foolhardy, rash, presuming, forward, arrogant, insolent, conceited

Related terms

• presumption