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1. presumptuous
adjective. ['prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs'] excessively forward.
Antonyms
Etymology
- praesumptuosus (Latin)
Rhymes with Presumptuous
- assiduous
- fatuous
- impetuous
- incestuous
- inconspicuous
- promiscuous
- sensuous
- sinuous
- sumptuous
- tenuous
- tortuous
- unambiguous
- unctuous
- voluptuous
How do you pronounce presumptuous?
Pronounce presumptuous as prɪˈzəmpʧəwəs.
US - How to pronounce presumptuous in American English
UK - How to pronounce presumptuous in British English
Sentences with presumptuous
1. Adjective
Asking before you’ve even met with the employer can appear presumptuous.
Quotes about presumptuous
1. As prayer without faith is but a beating of the air, so trust without prayer [is] but a presumptuous bravado. He that promises to give, and bids us trust His promises, commands us to pray, and expects obedience to his commands. He will give, but not without our asking.
- Thomas Lye
2. Wine [10w] American wines tasting as good as French wines are presumptuous.
- Beryl Dov
