Presumptuous and Pretentious

Presumptuous

Presumptuous adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.
Usage example: it's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along

Pretentious is a synonym for presumptuous in self-confident topic. In some cases you can use "Pretentious" instead the word "Presumptuous" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: presumption, presumptuously

Pretentious

Pretentious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.
Usage example: that pretentious couple always serves caviar at their parties, even though they themselves dislike it

Presumptuous is a synonym for pretentious. Sometimes you can use "Presumptuous" instead an adjective "Pretentious".

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