presumptuous

Definitions


[prɪˈzʌm(p)tʃʊəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
(e.g: I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French presumptueux, from late Latin praesumptuosus, variant of praesumptiosus ‘full of boldness’, from praesumptio (see presumption)




definition by Oxford Dictionaries