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presumptuousness

presumptuousness
Danh từ

This term describes a specific type of arrogance characterized by overstepping social, professional, or personal boundaries. It carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting that the individual has failed to recognize their own limitations or the appropriate hierarchy of a situation. While "arrogance" is a general sense of superiority, "presumptuousness" specifically targets the act of taking liberties or assuming a level of intimacy or authority that has not been granted.

In professional or formal settings, the word is used to criticize behavior that is perceived as intrusive or inappropriately bold. Because it describes an abstract quality of character or a specific behavioral trait, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từpresumptuousness

The quality of behaving with an overconfident lack of respect or modesty, often by exceeding one's bounds of authority or social standing.

His presumptuousness in offering advice to the CEO was seen as an insult by the senior management.

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