Definitions

presumptuous

[pri-zuhmp-choo-uhs] / prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs /

ADJECTIVE

overly bold; forward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant foolhardy overconfident pompous pretentious pushy rude smug

WEAK

audacious bold cheeky conceited confident contumelious egotistic forward fresh insolent overfamiliar overweening presuming rash self-assertive self-assured self-satisfied supercilious uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cautious humble modest unassuming unconceited

Example Sentences

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"I think it would be pretty presumptuous to have a menu in your head before you actually win the tournament," said the Northern Irishman.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Jonathan Paquin, a political science professor at Canada's Universite Laval, told AFP: "The American administration was undoubtedly presumptuous in believing it held all the cards."

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

You can offer to send a Calendly link but sending one out in the first outreach is a bit presumptuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

I don’t think he was that presumptuous when he was in court.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024

“That would be extremely presumptuous of you,” said Merlin, “and you would be conquered, and you would suffer for it.”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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