Well, people who are presumptuous are commonly seen as
rude or smug
, so those two might be good synonyms. But you can also say they’re being too forward, pushy, or even pretentious.
What name is given to a presumptuous person?
| arrogant bold | pushy rash | uppish cavalier | chesty cocky | conceited foolhardy |
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What are some examples of presumptuous?
The definition of presumptuous is taking things for granted or being overconfident. An example of presumptuous is
assuming that you will win the city wide spelling bee just because you scored 100% on your last spelling quiz
. Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
What is the synonym and antonym of presumptuous?
- cautious.
- humble.
- modest.
- unassuming.
- unconceited.
What does it mean if someone is presumptuous?
:
overstepping due bounds
(as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties.
Is presumptuous a negative word?
From dictionaries, I learn that the word “presumptuous” carries
a negative connotation
.
Does a presumptuous person take things for granted?
When someone takes liberties, doing things too boldly, you can describe them with the adjective presumptuous. Presumptuous comes from the Latin verb praesumere which means
to take for granted
. It means taking for granted your access to someone or power to do something.
How do you say the word presumptuous?
Break ‘presumptuous’ down into sounds:
[PRI] + [ZUMP] + [CHOO] + [UHS]
– say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
What does it mean if something is pretentious?
1 : characterized by pretension: such as. a :
making usually unjustified or excessive claims
(as of value or standing) the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him— Richard Watts.
What does Assumptious mean?
1.
Assuming; presumptuous
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What is the word for being overconfident?
brash
, pushy, presumptuous, careless, cocky, reckless, cocksure, foolhardy, heedless, impudent, overweening, presuming, rash, self-assertive, hubristic.
What is the synonym of pretentious?
- arty.
- exaggerated.
- grandiose.
- hollow.
- overblown.
- pompous.
- stilted.
- turgid.
What is the verb of dichotomy?
transitive verb. :
to divide into two parts
, classes, or groups. intransitive verb. : to exhibit dichotomy.
What is presumptuous sin?
Every sin is rebellion against God, but presumption super-sizes the evil (Num. 15:30-31). Presumptuous sin cuts many ways. … Both seek to test the Lord, the former His goodness in order to sin, the latter His righteousness in order to boast.
What does Orneriness mean?
Use the noun orneriness to
talk about the quality of being stubborn
. You might refuse to babysit a mean and obstinate child again after experiencing his orneriness. When a person is ornery, he refuses to listen to reason and seems willfully determined to do the opposite of what you’d like him to do.
What are two synonyms for sordid?
- disreputable.
- nasty.
- shameful.
- sleazy.
- squalid.
- vile.
- abject.
- avaricious.
