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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhuānduàn de
"他的这种做法显得十分专断和傲慢。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; excessively forward or arrogant.
"It would be presumptuous of me to comment on matters I know so little about." - 2
Done or made without permission, right, or sufficient warrant.
"His presumptuous assumption that he would automatically inherit the leadership role surprised the entire board."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin praesumptuosus, meaning full of boldness or presumption, originating from praesumere (to take beforehand or assume). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, evolving to describe individuals who failure to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Presumptuous" is said worldwide
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présomptueux
Transliteration: /pʁe.zɔ̃p.sɥø/
"Il est présomptueux de croire que tout le monde sera d'accord."
anmaßend
Transliteration: /ˈanˌmɛːsn̩t/
"Es war sehr anmaßend von ihm, solche Forderungen zu stellen."
presuntuoso
Transliteration: /pre.zunˈtu.zo/
"Trovo il suo comportamento estremamente presuntuoso."
presuntuoso
Transliteration: /pre.sunˈtwe.so/
"Fue muy presuntuoso por su parte asumir que ganaría el premio."
presunçoso
Transliteration: /pɾe.zũˈtʃi.vu/
"Achei um pouco presunçoso da parte dele falar assim."
धृष्ट
Transliteration: dhrishta
"उसकी यह टिप्पणी अत्यंत धृष्ट थी।"
专断的
Transliteration: zhuānduàn de
"他的这种做法显得十分专断和傲慢。"
주제넘은
Transliteration: jujenomeun
"그의 주제넘은 태도는 동료들을 불쾌하게 했다."
押し付けがましい
Transliteration: oshitsukegamashii
"そんなことを言うのはいささか思い上がっている。"
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