PRESUMPTUOUSLY

presumptuously

(adverb) in a presumptuous manner; “he presumptuously overstepped the doctor’s orders”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

presumptuously (comparative more presumptuously, superlative most presumptuously)

In a presumptuous manner; arrogantly.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*sump"tu*ous*ly, adv.

Definition: In a presumptuous manner; arrogantly.

PRESUMPTUOUS

Pre*sump"tu*ous, a. Etym: [L. praesumptuosus: cf. F. présomptueux, OF. also presumptuous. See Presumption.]

1. Full of presumption; presuming; overconfident or venturesome; audacious; rash; taking liberties unduly; arrogant; insolent; as, a presumptuous commander; presumptuous conduct. A class of presumptuous men, whom age has not made cautious, nor adversity wise. Buckminster.

2. Founded on presumption; as, a presumptuous idea. "False, presumptuous hope." Milton.

3. Done with hold design, rash confidence, or in violation of known duty; willful. "Keep back the servant also from presumptuous sins." Ps. xix. 13.

Syn.

– Overconfident; foolhardy; rash; presuming; forward; arrogant; insolent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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