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presumptuousness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | assumption, effrontery, presumption |
| Type of | audaciousness, audacity |
| Has types | uppishness, uppityness |
| Derivation | presumptuous |
he despised them for their presumptuousness.
Examples of presumptuousness
presumptuousness
Honestly, the arrogance and presumptuousness of Wikipedia editors is astounding.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The article fit neatly into Mr. McCain's narrative of his rival's presumptuousness.
From the nytimes.com
There had been a time in her life when such presumptuousness would have angered Ruma.
From the usatoday.com
The wonder is that the Prime Minister should put up with Mr Clegg's presumptuousness.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
To a casual observer, the very existence of this office may smack of presumptuousness.
From the independent.co.uk
Almost four years later, the presumptuousness of that commitment has been thoroughly exposed.
From the economist.com
Instead of great drama, they opted for jejune presumptuousness.
From the online.wsj.com
My presumptuousness bothers some members of my family.
From the orlandosentinel.com
It grants them the keys to the kingdom of presumptuousness.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
- Presumption: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness"
- (presumptuously) in a presumptuous manner; "he presumptuously overstepped the doctor's orders"
