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presumpyuous

 

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Term: Presumptuous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Overstepping bounds; taking liberties or making assumptions without permission or justification.

Example Sentence 1: His presumptuous behavior of inviting himself to the exclusive event was met with disapproval.

Example Sentence 2: Jenny felt it was presumptuous to offer unsolicited advice to her boss.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a presumptuous manner; acting with excessive confidence or arrogance.

Example Sentence 1: The salesman presumptuously assumed the deal was already closed, which annoyed the customer.

Example Sentence 2: Knowing they had little experience, the team members were trying not to act presumptuously during their presentation.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: One who acts with unwarranted presumption; a presumptuous individual.

Example Sentence 1: The committee considered him a presumptuous who always spoke without being asked for his opinion.

Example Sentence 2: Being called a presumptuous was not what Jessica expected after her attempt to assist.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To be presumptuous or act in a presumptuous manner.

Example Sentence 1: Sarah warned her friends not to presumptuously assume they could stay at her place without asking first.

Example Sentence 2: The politician's remarks seemed to presumptuously assume the support of all his constituents.

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