presumption
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7.2
- noun
- /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
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- The presumption of these westerners is beyond endurance.
He says misery induces despair, pride induces presumption.
- He says misery induces despair, pride induces presumption.
- You know, that would be something like the presumption that that you're, that you're right and that and that you're above it all, that you're on top.
- And he's just like this, this pretty presumption, this presumptuous, you know, who am I to judge?
- I shouldn't say that, but see the presumption when you say I, I think you could design A better memory system.
Examples
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I warn you, if you contemplate such presumption... you will not be welcome here in the future as my guest.
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Excuse my presumption... ...but I find it difficult to believe that you possess the same expertise.
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I am sorry for my presumption.
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Since when is the lower class allowed such presumption?
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And you have the presumption to talk to me of military tactics.
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Forgive my presumption, but I made arrangements to get you out safely.
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We must admit our lack of knowledge and our tendency toward presumption and vanity.
Academic text (1999) -
It was arrogant presumption on my part that got us into this situation.
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A few courageous voices spoke out against Calvinist presumption, although to little effect.
Academic text (2010) -
His arrogant presumption that he could speak for everyone angered many at the meeting.
Synonyms
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4.4
A feeling of being too sure of yourself when you are wrong
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9.2
Rude shameless behavior that shocks other people
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8.7
Being too confident in a rude way
Too much confidence that makes you act without respect, for example interrupting others
Too much confidence that ignores other people's views
Being much more sure of yourself than you should be
Antonyms
How Presumptuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Presumption comes from Latin parts pre- 'before' and sumere 'to take', meaning 'to take beforehand'. This sense also led to the meaning 'taking too much' or acting as if you already have the right, which is why a presumption can mean rude or bold behaviour.