presumptuous
adjectiveHow many syllables in presumptuous?
There are 4 syllables in the word presumptuous.Divide presumptuous into syllables:
pre · sump · tu · ous
How to pronounce presumptuous:
Definition of presumptuous:
- presumptuous (adjective):
- bold and insolent
- excessively forward.
- overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) taking liberties
Synonyms for presumptuous:
arrogant
assuming
audacious
bigheaded
bold
bumptious
cavalier
conceited
confident
egoistic
egoistical
egomaniacal
egotistic
egotistical
familiar
foolhardy
forward
haughty
high-and-mighty
immodest
important
impudent
insolent
overconfident
overfamiliar
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Antonyms for presumptuous:
abashed
accommodating
acquiescent
admiring
afraid
aloof
ambitionless
apologetic
appreciative
apprehensive
artless
ashamed
attentive
aw-shucks
backward
bashful
behaved
below
beneath
benevolent
biddable
big
blushing
careful
cautious
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