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Definition of Presumptuousness
1. Noun. Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. "He despised them for their presumptuousness"
Generic synonyms: Audaciousness, Audacity
Specialized synonyms: Uppishness, Uppityness
Derivative terms: Presume, Presumptuous, Presumptuous
Definition of Presumptuousness
1. n. The quality or state of being presumptuous.
Definition of Presumptuousness
1. Noun. The state of being presumptuous. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Presumptuousness
Literary usage of Presumptuousness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annals of the American Pulpit: Or, Commemorative Notices of Distinguished by William Buell Sprague (1865)
"Mr. Taylor said that he was actually startled by the apparent confidence, not to
say presumptuousness, of the declaration. At the close of the sermon, ..."
2. History of the Romans Under the Empire by Charles Merivale (1872)
"Triumph and presumptuousness of the Nobles.—They defy Pompeius, despise Cicero,
and adopt Cato as their Leader. ..."
3. Sermons of Rev. John King Lord, Late Pastor of the First Orthodox by John King Lord (1850)
"THE WORLD'S SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND presumptuousness. WHEREFORE DOTH THE WICKED
CONTEMN GOD t HE HATH SAID IN HIS HEART, THOU WILT NOT REQUIRE IT.— Ps. 10: 13. ..."
4. A commentary on the Psalms of David [tr. based on that of A. Golding]. by Jean [comms. on the Bible] Calvin (1840)
"way of contempt he terms men flesh, to put himself in mind of their foolish
presumptuousness, in that, forgetting themselves, they hesitate not to attempt ..."
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