Definition of PRESUMPTUOUS

presumptuous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • excessively forward
    • "the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants"

Adj

  • Making unwarranted presumptions or assumptions, often out of arrogance or excessive self-confidence, and thus exceeding what is appropriate or right.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English presumptuous, borrowed from Old French presumptieus, presumpcieus, presumptuos, from Latin praesumptuosus.

Scrabble Score: 18

presumptuous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
presumptuous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
presumptuous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

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