Meaning
presumptuous, conceited
- having or showing too much confidence in oneself; arrogant or boastful
In a sentence
Non sopporto il suo modo di fare presuntuoso.
I can't stand his conceited attitude.
Quel ragazzo è troppo presuntuoso per accettare consigli.
That boy is too arrogant to take advice.
Ti sembro presuntuosa se dico che vincerò io?
Do I sound presumptuous if I say I will win?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| presuntuoso | masculine · singular |
| presuntuosa | feminine · singular |
| presuntuosi | masculine · plural |
| presuntuose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used as a noun: 'è un presuntuoso' (he is an arrogant person).
- False friend warning: matches 'presumptuous' closely, but often covers 'conceited' or 'cocky'.