présomptueux

presumptuous, arrogant

adjective pray-zohmp-TWU Rare

Origin: From Latin praesumptuosus, from praesumere, 'to presume'

Usage Note

Présomptueux describes someone who overestimates their own abilities or importance. The feminine form is présomptueuse, and the related noun is présomption (f). It is slightly more formal than arrogant and implies unwarranted self-confidence rather than open rudeness.

Examples

"Il serait présomptueux de croire qu'on a tout compris."

Natural Translation

It would be presumptuous to think we understand everything.

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