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presumptuousness
noun[ U ]
uk /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃəs.nəs/ us /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs.nəs/(formalpresumption)
the quality of showing little respect for others by doing things you have no right to do: 冒昧，专横
They were accused of arrogance and presumptuousness.他们被指责为既傲慢又专横。
There was a certain presumptuousness to this sudden announcement.这个突然的宣告带着些专横的味道。
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People were surprised by the actor’s presumptuousness in running for mayor with no experience of city politics.
In the end, his presumptuousness left him looking foolish.
It’s hard to believe the sheer presumptuousness of her proposals.
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