Overstepping With Unwarranted Confidence | Generated by AI
Presumptuous means acting with excessive confidence or boldness, especially in a way that oversteps boundaries or shows a lack of respect for what’s appropriate.
When someone is being presumptuous, they’re making assumptions about what they’re entitled to or what others will accept, often without having the right or permission to do so.
Some examples:
- “It was presumptuous of him to assume he could use my car without asking”
- “She made the presumptuous claim that she’d definitely get the promotion”
- “Isn’t it a bit presumptuous to just show up at someone’s house for dinner uninvited?”
The word often carries a negative connotation, suggesting the person is being too forward, overly familiar, or taking liberties they shouldn’t.