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over-presumptuous

o·ver-pre·sump·tu·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
    • /ˈoʊ vər prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver pri-zuhmp-choo-uh s]
    • /ˈoʊ vər prɪˈzʌmp tʃu əs/

Definitions of over-presumptuous word

  • adjective over-presumptuous full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission. 1
  • adjective over-presumptuous unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 1
  • adjective over-presumptuous Obsolete. presumptive. 1
See all 3 definitions of over-presumptuous

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Origin of over-presumptuous

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Late Latin praesūmptuōsus, variant of Latin praesūmptiōsus. See presumption, -ous

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Parts of speech for Over-presumptuous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Over-presumptuous

over-presumptuous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for over-presumptuous

adv over-presumptuous

  • chastely — refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
  • demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
  • diffidently — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
  • modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.

adj over-presumptuous

  • copacetic — very good; excellent; completely satisfactory
  • down home — of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities associated with one's family or with rural areas, especially of the southern U.S.: down-home cooking; down-home hospitality.
  • ducky — fine; excellent; wonderful.
  • easy going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
  • easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.

adverb over-presumptuous

adjective over-presumptuous

  • inelaborate — Not elaborate; crude; unfinished.
  • nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
All 15 Synonyms of over-presumptuous

Antonyms for over-presumptuous

adjective over-presumptuous

  • flaunting — Present participle of flaunt.
Just one Antonym for over-presumptuous

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