presumptuously
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8.1
- adverb
- /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs.li/
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presumidamente
- When he presumptuously interrupted the speaker, it was clear he didn't respect the boundaries of the discussion.
- so presumptuously
Examples
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I had thought, perhaps presumptuously, that I would try to answer the claims myself.
Fiction book (1993) -
Maybe it is neither, and I am being presumptuously conclusive of your intention.
Blog text (30) -
However, I fault any propagandist who distorts ideas presented and presumptuously tries to assume leadership that has not been conveyed.
Blog text (5) -
He presumptuously asked the manager for a raise without considering his recent performance reviews.
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She presumptuously assumed that everyone would agree with her opinion during the meeting.
Synonyms
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4.8
In a way that shows someone thinks they are better than other people
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7.7
In a proud, showy way to seem more important than others
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8.0
In a rude, bold way that shows no respect
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7.6
In a way that tries to seem more important or special than it is
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8.1
In a bold, cheeky way that shows rude confidence
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6.9
In a way that shows you think you are better than others
To act in a very proud way that ignores other people
In a way that shows too much pride in yourself
In a proud, showy way to get attention
Antonyms
How Presumptuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
presumptuously = presumptuous (semi-transparent) = presumpt + uous + ly
Forming an adverb with the productive suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'presumptuous' is a regular and easily recognized process.
Etymology
Presumptuously comes from Latin parts pre- 'before' and sumere 'to take', and it shares the same idea as the verb presume. So to act presumptuously is like 'taking' a right or authority before you should, which is why it means behaving too confident and often rude.