Presumptuous
(adjective)
- Excessively forward or bold; assuming too much.
- Exhibiting an attitude of superiority or self-importance.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "taking liberties, overstepping the mark"): from old french presomptueux, from latin praesumptuosus, from praesumere "take for granted", from prae "before" + sumere "take".
Examples:
- It was presumptuous of him to assume that he would be invited to the party without being asked.
- It was a bit presumptuous of me to assume that I knew what she wanted before she had even said anything.
- She thought it was presumptuous of him to assume that she would be happy to see him again.
- He felt that it would be presumptuous of him to ask for a promotion after only a few months on the job.
- It was a bit presumptuous of her to assume that she knew what was best for the company without consulting anyone else.