presumptuous

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Jonathan Paquin, a political science professor at Canada's Universite Laval, told AFP: "The American administration was undoubtedly presumptuous in believing it held all the cards."

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Is it presumptuous to say that an actor has an Oscar in the bag two weeks before the ceremony?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

You can offer to send a Calendly link but sending one out in the first outreach is a bit presumptuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Speaking on Sky Italia, the former Juventus, AC Milan and England coach said Guardiola was "way too arrogant and presumptuous" because he wanted to prove City were winning matches through his tactics.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

“That would be extremely presumptuous of you,” said Merlin, “and you would be conquered, and you would suffer for it.”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke