Henry Badenhorst

😏 PRESUMPTUOUS (C1)
Have you ever met someone who acts as though they know better than everyone else?
That person might be presumptuous.

💡 Meaning: Too bold or overly confident; behaving as if you have more authority, knowledge, rights, or importance than you actually do.

📝 Example: "It was presumptuous of him to assume he would get the job without an interview."

📚 More Examples:
• She made the presumptuous assumption that everyone would agree with her.
• It would be presumptuous to speak on behalf of the entire team.
• His presumptuous attitude annoyed his colleagues.

🎯 Why It Matters: Being confident is generally positive. Being presumptuous means crossing the line into arrogance or entitlement by assuming too much without justification.

⚠️ Quick Tip: Confident people believe in their abilities. Presumptuous people assume privileges, authority, or knowledge they haven't earned.

✅ Confident ❌ Presumptuous
🧠 Related Words: • Arrogant • Overconfident • Impertinent • Entitled

💬 Have you ever encountered a presumptuous person at work, school, or in everyday life?

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