noun
presumption
Behavior showing arrogant boldness or unjustified confidence.
His presumption in ordering everyone around irritates the entire team.
Etymology
The Latin ancestor means taking beforehand. Presumption as behavior is taking authority or liberties in advance of any justification or permission.
More examples
- She has the presumption to tell the chef how to cook.
- Forgive my presumption, but I think your plan needs work.
- Taking the director's chair without asking shows remarkable presumption.
Forms
presumption
presumptuous adjective — Showing excessive confidence and too little respect.
Similar words
- arrogance
- Emphasizes an inflated sense of superiority rather than overstepping.
- audacity
- Emphasizes daring boldness, which can be admired or condemned.
- effrontery
- Stresses shameless disrespect, especially toward someone owed courtesy.