un-presumptuous

un-pre·sump·tu·ous

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Definitions of un-presumptuous word

adjective un-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 un-presumptuous unwarrantedly or impertinently bold; forward. 1
adjective un-presumptuous Obsolete. presumptive. 1

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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adjective

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preposition

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exclamation

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".

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