presumption
noun
[ prɪˈzʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n ]
• an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.
• "underlying presumptions about human nature"
• behaviour perceived as arrogant, disrespectful, and transgressing the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
• "he lifted her off the ground, and she was enraged at his presumption"
Similar:
brazenness,
audacity,
boldness,
audaciousness,
temerity,
arrogance,
egotism,
front,
presumptuousness,
pertness,
forwardness,
cockiness,
shamelessness,
insolence,
impudence,
bumptiousness,
impertinence,
effrontery,
face,
cheek,
cheekiness,
gall,
rudeness,
incivility,
impoliteness,
disrespect,
disrespectfulness,
familiarity,
freshness,
nerve,
neck,
brass neck,
chutzpah,
sass,
sassiness,
assumption,
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French presumpcion, from Latin praesumptio(n- ) ‘anticipation’, from the verb praesumere (see presume).
