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    presumptuous

    presumptuous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word presumptuous

    Definition
    (adj) excessively forward
    Synonyms : assuming , assumptive
    Example Sentence
    • an assumptive person
    • on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide
    • the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for presumptuous

Focus on "Presum" (Presume)--> To overstep your boundaries by boldly PRESUMing/assuming something.

Consider the word in bracket only : pre(sum )ptuous We can relate sum with Money or hafta vasooli. The ppl doing hafta vasooli are ARROGANT and taking LIBERTY of our silence

one who pre-assume things is a forward, bold and arrogant person

Pre+assuming something means you are overly forward and arrogant..in thinking this way

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pre + sumptuous = thinking u r sumptuous from before is a conceit act

presumptuous like assuming means haughty

pre(prior)+sumptuous(i.e. temptuous)..thus the one who is temptuous prior to coming here..i.e.haughty, arrogant

Pre assuming thu(throw) us,he is preassuming that he can throw us,shows his ignorance n overconfidence

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