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单词 presumptuous
释义 pre·sump·tu·ous
\prēˈzəm(p)chəwəs, prə̇ˈ-, -)chəs, -)sh-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French presumptueux, from Late Latin praesumptuosus, praesumptiosus, from praesumptio presumptuous attitude or conduct + Latin -osus -ose — more at presumption
: overstepping due bounds (as of propriety in conduct) : assuming a prerogative, privilege, or permission without warrant : taking liberties : manifesting presumption : overweening
 < enforced the doctor's orders in a way which seemed to him loud and presumptuous — Glenway Wescott >
Synonyms: see confident
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