adjective
- showing excessive confidence or boldness; taking liberties without permission or justification
Examples
- It would be presumptuous of me to offer advice without knowing all the facts.
- The new employee made presumptuous demands during his first week.
- She found his presumptuous behavior at the dinner party quite rude.
- It’s presumptuous to assume everyone shares your political views.
- The presumptuous young man interrupted the CEO during the meeting.
- Don’t be presumptuous and take my silence as agreement.