presumptuous Betydning & definition

Eksempler på presumptuous

• Yet there is something suspect - sinister even - about this scene, for isn't this junior defendant rather presumptuous to enjoy such a majestic seat?

• In this case, at least, it seems a bit presumptuous to speak about philosophy.

• It would be presumptuous to review all of that progress here.

• Nor should we need to feel historically presumptuous in so doing.

• Equally, we can be sure that the 1970s will contain surprises and shocks, and it would be presumptuous of me to read the tea-leaves.

• Inevitably, imitation will always be close to mimicry, and any consequent production can seem faked or presumptuous.

• Not only is this assumption condescending and rude, but its likely consequences are to favour the presumptuous, thick-skinned, confident and socially advantaged over everyone else.

• The parents of the children were also made to appear ridiculous for their presumptuous efforts to imitate the rituals of their ' ' social betters.