Meaning
arrogance, presumption
- excessive pride or self-importance; conceited attitude
- an assumption or legal inference made without proof
In a sentence
La sua evidente presunzione gli impedisce di ammettere gli errori.
His obvious arrogance prevents him from admitting mistakes.
Non ho la presunzione di sapere tutto su questo argomento.
I don't have the conceit to know everything about this topic.
La legge riconosce a chiunque la presunzione d'innocenza.
The law grants everyone the presumption of innocence.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| presunzione | feminine · singular |
| presunzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday Italian it almost always means arrogance or vanity.
- In formal and legal contexts it corresponds to 'legal presumption'.