presumptuous

 
Pronunciation: /prɪˈzʌm(p)tʃʊəs/

adjective

  • (of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate: I hope I won’t be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice

Derivatives

presumptuously

adverb

presumptuousness

noun

Origin:

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

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Remember that presumptuous is spelled with a p after the m; the ending is -uous.