adverb
- in a way that shows arrogant or impertinent boldness; with excessive confidence or disrespect
Examples
- He presumptuously assumed he would win the award without even submitting his work.
- She presumptuously interrupted the meeting to offer her unsolicited opinion.
- The young employee presumptuously demanded a promotion after only two weeks on the job.
- He presumptuously claimed credit for the entire project, ignoring his teammates' contributions.
- She presumptuously spoke to the CEO as if they were old friends.
- The student presumptuously corrected the professor in front of the entire class.