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presumptuous
pre·sump·tu·ous [ pri zúmpchoo əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
rude or arrogant: inconsiderate, disrespectful, or overconfident, especially in doing something when not entitled or qualified to do it
[14th century. Via French< late Latin praesumptuosus< Latin praesumere (see presume)]

pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb
pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun
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