Presumptuous Synonyms and Antonyms

prĭ-zŭmpcho͝o-əs
Self-confident
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. arrogant
  2. insolent
  3. bold
Antonyms:
  1. timid
  2. humble
  3. unassuming
  4. modest

Words Related to Presumptuous

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Presumptuous Sentence Examples

  • The man seemed too presumptuous to be a humble leader for the nation, so he was not elected.

  • The woman's presumptuous questioning made her new colleagues suspicious of her motives.

  • The teachers made sure to meet before or after school so that presumptuous students would not intrude on their meetings.

  • All the evidence goes to show that Richard Burke was one of the most presumptuous and empty-headed of human beings.

  • I don't want to be presumptuous, but I might be the only person who can deal with the situation.

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