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presumptuous

pre·sump·tu·ous

presumptuous

 
 
pronunciation:
prih zuhmp chu s
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part of speech: adjective
definition: excessively bold or forward.
I thought it was presumptuous of her to ask me such a personal question when I hardly know her.
synonyms:
bold, forward, nervy
antonyms:
unassuming
similar words:
aggressive, arrogant, assuming, audacious, brash, brassy, brazen, bumptious, confident, daring, familiar, free, fresh, impertinent, insolent, obtrusive, officious, overconfident, pushy, shameless
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derivations: presumptuously (adv.), presumptuousness (n.)