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