PRESUMPTUOUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PRESUMPTUOUS?

Need another word that means the same as “presumptuous”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “presumptuous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Presumptuous” are: assuming, assumptive, brazen, overconfident, arrogant, egotistical, overbold, bold, audacious, pert, forward, familiar, impertinent, fresh, free, insolent, impudent, cocksure

Presumptuous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Presumptuous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “presumptuous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Excessively forward.
• (of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.

Synonyms of "Presumptuous" as an adjective (18 Words)

arrogant	Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. A typically arrogant assumption.
assuming	Arrogant or presumptuous. On a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide.
assumptive	Of the nature of an assumption. An assumptive person.
audacious	Disposed to venture or take risks. A series of audacious takeovers.
bold	(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. A bold design.
brazen	Made of or resembling brass (as in color or hardness. Brazen fire irons.
cocksure	Marked by excessive confidence. An arrogant and cocksure materialist.
egotistical	Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance. An egotistical disregard of others.
familiar	In close friendship; intimate. Familiar ordinary objects found in every home.
forward	Moving forward. Troops moved to the forward areas.
free	Not or no longer confined or imprisoned. A free choice.
fresh	Presumptuous towards someone, especially in a sexual way. Fresh lettuce.
impertinent	Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. Mentioned several impertinent facts before finally coming to the point.
impudent	Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent. The student was kept in for impudent behavior.
insolent	Unrestrained by convention or propriety. The modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress.
overbold	Excessively bold. Outlaws from the forests had grown overbold.
overconfident	Excessively confident. Sarah s downfall came through being overconfident.
pert	Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. No need to be pert miss.

Usage Examples of "Presumptuous" as an adjective

• The duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants.
• I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice.

Associations of "Presumptuous" (30 Words)

arrogant	Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities. He s arrogant and opinionated.
audacious	Unrestrained by convention or propriety. An audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas.
audacity	Aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery. She had the audacity to suggest I d been carrying on with him.
barefaced	Having an uncovered face. A barefaced lie.
bold	A bold typeface or letter. Cross references are printed in bold type.
boldness	Willingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage. I couldn t believe her boldness.
brave	People who are brave. Brave banners flying.
brazen	Harsh in sound. Brazen arrogance.
cheek	Impudent aggressiveness. He had the cheek to complain.
chutzpah	Unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity. Love him or hate him you have to admire Cohen s chutzpah.
confident	Feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one’s abilities or qualities. People who are confident in their identity.
daring	Adventurous courage. The most daring of contemporary fiction writers.
effrontery	Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. One juror had the effrontery to challenge the coroner s decision.
gall	A digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder aids in the digestion of fats. It galls me that we lost the suit.
impenitent	Not feeling shame or regret about one’s actions or attitudes. Impenitent elitists.
impertinence	Inappropriate playfulness. They gasped at the impertinence of the suggestion.
impertinent	Not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant. An impertinent question.
impudence	The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. His arrogance and impudence had offended many.
impudent	Marked by casual disrespect. An impudent boy given to insulting strangers.
insolence	The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. She was sacked for insolence.
insolent	Unrestrained by convention or propriety. She hated the insolent tone of his voice.
irreverent	Not revering god. A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner.
pert	Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. A pert slightly plump girl called Rose.
pretentious	Tawdry or vulgar. A pretentious scholarly edition.
proudly	With a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction in one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. Pristine new office buildings stood proudly beside a large car park.
shameless	(of a person or their conduct) characterized by or showing a lack of shame; barefaced or brazen. A shameless imposter.
temerity	Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity. No one had the temerity to question his conclusions.
unashamed	Expressed or acting openly and without guilt or embarrassment. An unashamed emotionalism.
unrepentant	Showing no regret for one’s wrongdoings. He was unrepentant and said that his comments were completely accurate.
upstart	A person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly. The upstarts who dare to challenge the legitimacy of his rule.