presumptuous
/prɪˈzʌmp.tʃəs/
pre · sump · tu · ous
prɪ · ˈzʌmp · tʃ · əs
English Definition
Adj. arrogant; overconfident; bold
Significado en Español
presuntuoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự phụ, hỗn xược
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre-(in front)+ sumpt(take) + -uous→ self-assured.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the meeting, Tom''s presumptuous attitude often rubbed his colleagues the wrong way.
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A
humble
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B
arrogant
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C
timid
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D
patient
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B — arrogant.
“presumptuous” means Adj. arrogant; overconfident; bold
Common questions about “presumptuous”
What does “presumptuous” mean?
presumptuous — Adj. arrogant; overconfident; bold. In Chinese: 冒昧的，专横的.
How do you pronounce “presumptuous”?
presumptuous is pronounced /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · sump · tu · ous.
Is “presumptuous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. presumptuous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “presumptuous”?
pre-(in front)+ sumpt(take) + -uous→ self-assured.
