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as in arrogant
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along
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as in cavalier
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
the presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving
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as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
the presumptuous salesclerk started picking out some very expensive accessories for the outfit I had just chosen
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Shallow and presumptuous is some kind of one-two punch.
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
Each tower appears vulnerable and insignificant, and perhaps even presumptuous, compared with the heavens around and above it.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Still, his request was absurd, incredibly presumptuous.
—Rebecca Curtis, The New Yorker, 3 July 2023
If Augusta's four par 5s become par 4s on DeChambeau's presumptive and presumptuous scorecard, that surely means the third hole — at 350 yards, by far the shortest par 4 on the course — is marked down to a par 3 at Bryson's Mammoth Tee Shot Emporium.
—Paul Newberry, Star Tribune, 13 Nov. 2020
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
Each tower appears vulnerable and insignificant, and perhaps even presumptuous, compared with the heavens around and above it.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
Still, his request was absurd, incredibly presumptuous.
—Rebecca Curtis, The New Yorker, 3 July 2023
If Augusta's four par 5s become par 4s on DeChambeau's presumptive and presumptuous scorecard, that surely means the third hole — at 350 yards, by far the shortest par 4 on the course — is marked down to a par 3 at Bryson's Mammoth Tee Shot Emporium.
—Paul Newberry, Star Tribune, 13 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumptuous
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Manji will appear as Crispin, an arrogant, pompous employee at a fancy, high-end hardware store who snubs George.Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
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My 21-year-old grandson is a dramatic and arrogant know-it-all.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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She’s been very busy lately with her acting career, which is going spectacularly.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer While your oven is busy roasting the Thanksgiving turkey, turn to this air fryer to whip up the sides.Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The setup and relationship dynamics are familiar, but what sets this story apart is that Ranma is a boy whose body turns into a girl’s when doused with cold water because of a mishap during a training trip with his father (hot water turns him back).Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2023
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The smug conventional wisdom has it that voters don’t care much about abstractions like democracy or the rule of law.Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tonight was like having Thanksgiving with your most nervous uncle and your smuggest nephew.Michaela Zee, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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Gregory is touched by the compliment and proud of his ability to connect with a student, but Darnell isn’t pleased with the idea of another man forming a bond with his son.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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The proud cat mom concluded her message by reminding fans to register to vote.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a balance that keeps your brand top of mind without being intrusive.Kartik Jobanputra, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Feeling unsettled by Dalloway’s increasingly intrusive presence, Clarissa is warned by Mathias, a whistleblower artist who tells her about the true motives behind the residency and the tech company funding it.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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In my family you were not allowed to be immodest or boastful.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
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Outside is a sort of garden-style outdoor shower surrounded by bamboo fencing that is occasionally immodest.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
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