presumptuous

too bold, forward, or taking too much for granted

Roots

Other words with the sume / sumpt root

  • assume: to take as true or take on
  • consume: to use up or eat
  • presume: to suppose or take for granted
  • resume: to begin again or take up again
  • subsume: to include within a larger category

Presumptuous behavior takes too much upon itself before it has the right.

It felt presumptuous to rewrite the plan before asking the team.

Assume and presume keep the take root visible. Presumptuous adds pre- and -ous: a person takes permission, confidence, or status before it has been earned.

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