presumptuous
UK/pri'zʌmptʃuәs/US
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Definitions
adj.
Too bold or confident, in a way that oversteps what is appropriate.
放肆的，冒昧的，自以为是的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpre- (beforehand) + sumpt (take) + -uous (full of) = 'full of taking liberties in advance.' This is the arrogant side of presume crystallized into an adjective: assuming a right or familiarity you haven't earned.
Root sum still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.presumptuous behavior放肆的行为
- 2.seem presumptuous显得冒昧
- 3.rather presumptuous相当放肆
Example Sentences
- 1.
It would be presumptuous of me to give you advice.
- 2.
He made the presumptuous assumption that we'd all agree.