How To Use Presumptuous In A Sentence

Maybe that's a bit presumptuous. Times, Sunday Times
It sounds very presumptuous to say I wish to purify Mahler, but I do think, in a sense, that Mahler now has to be purified of all these non-musical preconceptions that have become attached to him.
In his encyclical on ecumenism, Pope Paul II speaks of the need to overcome our exclusiveness, our reluctance to forgive, our pride, our presumptuous disdain, and our unevangelical proclivity to condemn the other side.
God, however, decided to punish them for their presumptuousness in erecting the tower by making them speak different languages.
It feels a little too presumptuous. The Sun

Yesterday, my solicitor entered my bed-chamber unsummoned, a presumptuous act for which I once would have had him flayed three times about the court-yard.
I think it would be presumptuous to offer a guarantee, but what I can say to you is that it is absolutely at the heart of our thinking.
Harold's presumptuous guilt in rejection, the fiery fanaticism of all enlisted under the gonfanon of the Church. Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 12
It is, of course, utterly presumptuous to declare the race over before a single vote has been cast.
Would it be presumptuous of me to ask to borrow your car?
Why the word “terrorist” leads so many people into a state of hysterical presumptuousness accompanied by demands to defy our constitution blatantly, is beyond me. Matthew Yglesias » Mitch McConnell vs the FBI
Even when you have little hope that the nominee will decide the cases the way you want, you have a problem with the presumptuousness of putting a person like that on the Court.
Already, we've got presumptuous soccer powerhouses in flames; clotheshorse managers who appear to be angling for invites aboard Valentino's yacht; referees under siege; and unforgettably melodramatic acting. Now Appearing in South Africa: Les Mis
Beware of a presumptuous and thankless person who tends to take advantage of your good nature.
It seems presumptuous to call a marquess's heir Josh. Snow Angels
I guess I'm not presumptuous enough to declare how it turned out for me.
Why do you scarify His works with this presumptuous kind of ribaldry? Heart of the West [Annotated]
Call this presumptuous arrogance or call it faith in our selves.
he despised them for their presumptuousness
The enormity of my presumptuousness cows even me.
Resuming the thread of the history; tliis alliance, which the Jews had contracted witii I'gypt, augment - ed their confidence at a time when every considera - tion should have abated it; it elated them with the presumptuous notion, of being adequate to frustrate the designs of Nebuchadnezzar, or lather those cf God himself, who had declared that he would sub - jugate all the east to this potentate. Sermons translated from the original French of the late Rev. James Saurin, pastor of the French church at the Hague
Well, between Enstrom's lying in testimony--making irritation with him, well, a little more understandable at least--and this silly presumptuousness from Rep. Kevin Priola audio above against a Mesa State employee solely on the basis of his union membership, we're guessing that Republicans won't make that complaint again. So Much for "Respecting Witnesses"
Being in temperate mood that morning, I described that as "presumptuousness". HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERICH!
The fact that their followers themselves do not have the intelligence to exercise even only the right of suffrage makes the presumptuousness much more ridiculous.
A certain presumptuousness and overestimation, derived from Calvinism, made them almost sound like proselytising preachers.
I have to admire their persistence in the face of overwhelming odds of getting laughed off the beach, if not pantsed and having their lunch money taken away, but that's more than offset by the revulsion generated in response to the smug arrogance and presumptuousness of these missionaries. Where Would Jesus Spend Spring Break?
For pastors, it feels a bit presumptuous to say yes. Christianity Today
Felix's presumptuous action is barely less nettlesome than his withholding and patronizing behavior toward a teenage student who develops a crush on him.
Proclaiming a National Fast Day in 1863, he suggested, in full prophetic voice, that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment, inflicted upon us, for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People. . . The Chosen Peoples
I would like to try something a bit presumptuous. Times, Sunday Times
But, having admitted all that, there is one thing that the Europeans do know and can put forward without presumptuousness: It is that power does not necessarily lead to victory.
Would it be presumptuous of me to ask you to contribute?
The gods were wroth at so presumptuous an offer, but when they would have indignantly driven the stranger from their presence, Loki urged them to make a bargain which it would be impossible for the stranger to keep, and so they finally told the architect that the guerdon should be his, provided the fortress were finished in the course of a single winter, and that he accomplished the work with no other assistance than that of his horse Svadilfare. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas
On the contrary, he grew presumptuous on success; and when he printed his performance, the dedication to the Earl of Norwich was directly levelled against the poet-laureate who termed it the “most arrogant, calumniatory, ill-mannered, and senseless preface he ever saw.” [ The Dramatic Works of John Dryden
In hindsight it was all a bit presumptuous. The Sun
Or were you perhaps a little presumptuous and overbearing? Times, Sunday Times
After the tea and pleasantries had been dispensed with, Quiller-Couch launched his usual preemptive, presumptuous air strike. Battle of the Bulging British Bridesmaids
She acts sweet, kind and nice on the outside, but inside she's as rude and presumptuous as I am.
Being bold and presumptuous, which is rude or arrogant. CNN Transcript Oct 1, 2008
And, many years after the end of slavery, a worse residue was left in the form of prejudice and hatred; in other words, there remained a kind of presumptuousness which was passed on from generation to generation in those sectors. TELEVISION DISCUSSION OF CASTRO WITH RODRUGUEZ
It is, in a way , presumptuous for a foreigner to teach Spanish.
Would it be presumptuous of me to ask you to contribute?
It's all rather presumptuous to offer your opinion when you don't really know the person very well.
Or were you perhaps a little presumptuous and overbearing? Times, Sunday Times
Exuding a quiet confidence, he is obviously somebody who is sure of his own abilities, yet unpresumptuous about what the future might hold.
Being the presumptuous boy he was, he thought he would be coming inside my house.
There is a presumptuousness that the world should be doing everything that they are saying.
Chuck Freilich, a former Israeli National Security advisor, castigates the J Streeters '"presumptuousness" and claims they think they "know better what is right for Israel" than the Israelis. Dan Fleshler: Pro-Israel Peace Camp Cares About America, Too
Lies, fraud, chicanery and self indulgence are endemic in society today - or am I being presumptuous?
He was presumptuous in making the announcement before the decision had been approved.
It is presumptuous and oppressive to suggest that other cultures want the liberties we take for granted, their argument runs.
Not that I am presumptuous enough to compare myself to them of course, but that is the price you pay for free speech, apparently.
It was asked everyday of his Mid East and European trip, “Is he too presumptuous, is he trying too hard to be a rock star?” McCain Campaign Says Obama Is Playing the ‘Race Card’ - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com
Isn't that a little presumptuous, after just the single success? Times, Sunday Times
Maybe that's a bit presumptuous. Times, Sunday Times
It's presumptuous to say people will go away changed by the experience. Times, Sunday Times
The once ridiculed arranged marriage is now a rating show with presumptuous hunks and vapid bimbos on television parading as the bachelors and batchelorettes.
Isn't his right-hand man being a little presumptuous? The Sun
Organizations are powerful tools, however recalcitrant, but they can also be very presumptuous and overconfident.
He speaks of the _engouement_ about this book, "so full of empty and presumptuous thoughts. Alfred Russel Wallace: Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1
Isn't that a little presumptuous, after just the single success? Times, Sunday Times
He has much in common with the teacher of writing, as well - a certain presumptuousness that is inevitably tempered with a dose of humiliation every once in a while.
Part of the shame has to do with a sense of presumptuousness.
Even so, the literary life — the rivalries of authors, the intrusiveness of biographers, the presumptuousness of critics especially academics — revolted him. A Phony Who Reformed
And even using the label overvaluation may be a bit presumptuous. Latest Articles
His presumptuousness is reflected in his opening moves and extreme appointments, which pour more salt on racial wounds.
My presumptuousness is like a dull hit to the back of my head now. Global Voices in English » Palestine: Allowed No Passage
How does one approach women in a culture that sees being gabby as being presumptuous? What's Your Problem?
Movies made with the full intention of shining during the autumn Academy Awards selection season often come across as graceless, lumbering creatures - disjointed messes that fall victim to their own pomposity and presumptuousness.
I have found the way I have been treated by qualified and unqualified people patronising and presumptuous and deeply offensive.
In a less statist society, the very idea of a legal work week, except perhaps for minors and pregnant women, would probably be regarded as weird, presumptuous and actually impertinent.
It's presumptuous to say people will go away changed by the experience. Times, Sunday Times
It would be madness and presumptuousness to even speak of it.
To think of this presumptuous raker among coals and ashes going on before there, with his sign of mourning! Dombey and Son
Faith," he said, "suppose (it is a very presumptuous supposition, but one may _suppose_ anything) suppose when my hands are free to take care of my Mignonette, that I should have the offer of two or three different gardens wherein to place her. Say and Seal, Volume II
Her speech was not frivolous nor her words presumptuous but in every way she behaved with utmost propriety.
The word presumptuous doesn't even begin to cover the idea that Quinn, with the blessing of the Washington Post, would imply through that column that the Obamas ought to attend church and choose one for them. PunditMom
And to the ende that I may not be vtterly ingrate, and that you doe not departe from me, altogether miscontent, I doe promise you nowe that from henceforth, you shall inioye the first place of my harte, whereunto another shall neuer enter: if so be you can be content with honest amitie, wherein you shall finde me in time to come so liberall, in all that whiche honestie shall permitte, that I am contente to forgoe the name of a presumptuous or cruell Damosell for your sake. The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1
It feels a little too presumptuous. The Sun
My favorite thing, which may sound a little presumptuous, is to try to elevate the material. Superman/Batman: Interview With John C. McGinley (Metallo) » DVDs Worth Watching
In a World Cup of spills and surprises, however, presumptuousness does not pay.
The reaction in Scotland would be outrage at such presumptuousness - so what makes us think we can get away with exactly the sort of thing we've complained about for years?
Beware of a thankless and presumptuous person who expects too much from you without contributing himself in any way.
It is deplorable that the government's impotency in dealing with illegal labor movements has given union workers a presumptuous belief in bullying tactics.
It is at least very rash, if not presumptuous, to say, that nothing about the circumstantials of religion will be inquired into at the tribunal of The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London
To those I would add presumptuous, imperious, overweening and authoritarian.
More importantly, when the gust of his presumptuousness had blown over, a quick glance around the cabin showed that he had a point.
Why isn't McCain called presumptuous or arrogant for his weekly radio addresses, his meeting with foreign leaders after the GOP primary wrapped up or the fact he called himself the President in earlier ads? Election Central Sunday Roundup
Martin's presumptuous and unproven speculation borders on the absurd.
It was a nice idea but always a tad presumptuous.
‘I really think that's a little presumptuous of you to characterize me as such so early in the game,’ I said, puffing up like a blowfish.
Now, I realise the presumptuousness of my thought and understand why they did not fear me.
Isn't his right-hand man being a little presumptuous? The Sun
Despite presumptuous pinheads who think they have her character pegged down to a sexy little stereotype, it's her voice that draws attention.
Although he places Socrates above everyone else, Alcibiades in his presumptuousness wants to make an exchange between equals; he seeks to swap his own beauty for the other's knowledge.
Despite himself, he was ambushed into wondering whether its plastic beams and presumptuous furnishings had played host to more than the usual irreproachable clientele on the previous evening.
These epithets grow ever more presumptuous, ever more patronising in the context of an ever more factional, furcated society. VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XIX No 4
I would like to try something a bit presumptuous. Times, Sunday Times
It would be presumptuous of me to comment on the matter.
asombra: If Cubans don't wake up and smell the coffee, and stop depending on the kindness of strangers like ... asombra: The kind of presumptuousness, arrogance, ignorance and complete lack of respect shown by all too many ... asombra: Cuba's chief problem is that it has produced too many scumbags of one sort or another. Babalú Blog: an island on the net without a bearded dictator
Beware of a thankless and presumptuous person who expects too much from you without contributing himself in any way.
I used the phrase presumptuous invention, quoted from Philip Roth, to describe the fiction by which Beloved is able to know the details of the Middle Passage. “Sixty Million and more”
Where earlier historians had read ancient authors with deference and credulity, he approached their works with presumptuous skepticism.
Of course, ultimately, all music is a commodity, but this idea of being told what music will suit your mood is a bit… presumptuous.
It was presumptuous to the point of being arrogant, and it can be fairly said that it has left a very sour taste all round.
The second was the arrogant and presumptuous assertion on the placards that it is their NHS. Times, Sunday Times
It was presumptuous of a mere administrator to parade in public talking about the coming era of molecular medicine.
That was a phenomenal mistake and his own presumptuous arrogance led to his downfall.
DOBBS: Well surely not even the augustly liberal "New York Times" believes going back to 1996 is even remotely equal to the arrogant and just absolutely presumptuous statement of David Shipley (ph), the editor, to the McCain campaign. CNN Transcript Jul 21, 2008
If, however, such a man be called presumptuous, this kind of presumption is not opposed to magnanimity, but to that virtue which is about ordinary honor, as stated above (Q. 129, A. 2). Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province
If anything, the movie's sharks home in on presumptuousness and sanctimony like, well, sharks to blood, but it would also be fair to say that the sharks' motivation is, if not arbitrary, unknowable.
Corner processing, its modelling, color is collected, all should be subject to integral space pattern, unfavorable and beyond the mark emphasize, lest a presumptuous guest usurps the host's role.
And I'm presumptuous enough to assume that people might actually take the time to misunderstand me.
I want to think people are kind and generous and helpful, not spiteful, rude, presumptuous and threatening.
And, insomuch as we know that, by His divine law, nations like individuals are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not justly fear that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment, inflicted upon us, for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People? A Brief History of Disbelief
Their attitude throughout the trip was deemed high-handed and presumptuous by their hosts - accusations that were hardly new.
He speaks of the engouement about this book, “so full of empty and presumptuous thoughts.” Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences
Well, I don't to be presumptuous, but I assume it was anticipated there would be this type of focus.
If it's not set up in advance with the host, bringing an animal is the height of presumptuousness… in spirit no different than showing up with uninvited guests.
The second was the arrogant and presumptuous assertion on the placards that it is their NHS. Times, Sunday Times
The prophetic message consisted of three different portions: -- First, Sennacherib is apostrophized (2Ki 19: 21-28) in a highly poetical strain, admirably descriptive of the turgid vanity, haughty pretensions, and presumptuous impiety of the Assyrian despot. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
In her opinion, Judaic biblical laws and tradition are sacred and unchangeable, and Kornfeld's presumptuousness in altering them makes him a pagan.
Those two faces looking out of the forest of long hair, moustache, and whisker — those two cold yet bold, trustless yet presumptuous visages — were the same faces, the very same that, projected in full gaslight from behind the pillars of a portico, had half frightened me to death on the night of my desolate arrival in Villette. Villette
He shall presumptuously contest an inch with me.
I fear that I was presumptuous enough to tell him that he did not seem to have the central point quite right.
What a mercenary, presumptuous, arrogant young fool. Times, Sunday Times
What a mercenary, presumptuous, arrogant young fool. Times, Sunday Times
the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
Well, she acknowledges, as we sit together drinking tea and nibbling chocolate digestives in the garden of their Victorian house, it is presumptuous, writing your memoirs.
He said there was no truth in the story, which he described as presumptuous in that it attempted to portray him as a "great fixer-up" of all problems. ANC Daily News Briefing
The presumptuous weak who mistake the wish of distinction for the workings of talent, admire the eccentricities of the gifted youth who is reared in opulence, and, mistaking the prodigality which is only the effect of his fortune, for the attributes of his talents, imitate his errors, and imagine that, by copying the blemishes of his conduct, they possess what is illustrious in his mind. The Life Studies And Works Of Benjamin West Esq
Although there may have been parapsychological theories that seemed to mimic or echo some elements of quantum theory, whether it is correct to claim that they are the same seems rather presumptuous without further study of what quantum physics involves, let alone what agreement is made about psi requires for proof. On Quantum Theory And Parapsychology
'Doctor, you have right well and courteously chastised our presumptuous emprise; algates, your love is dear to me, as should be that of a man of worth and learning; wherefore, you may in all assurance command me, as your creature, of your every pleasure, saving only mine honour.' The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
Page 46 explanations and protestations followed; then curses and hissing epithets were showered down freely upon the head of the presumptuous wretch -- the vice-gerent of "Old Nick" -- who was the cause of all the trouble. Recollections of the Inhabitants, Localities, Superstitions, and KuKlux Outrages of the Carolinas. By a "Carpet-Bagger" Who Was Born and Lived There
Barack Obama has long been his party's presumptive nominee. Now he's becoming its presumptuous nominee.
Would it be presumptuous of me to ask you to contribute?
Martin's presumptuous and unproven speculation borders on the absurd.
No doubt the technical assessment is sound and benignly offered, but the mere voicing of it has a slight ring of presumptuousness.
he presumptuously overstepped the doctor's orders
The main problem with this view is that it is scripted in the presumptuous notion that anyone perceived as pretty, feminine or sexy is playing a specific role, universally understood by all.
In hindsight it was all a bit presumptuous. The Sun
I was so presumptuous as simply to indicate that without even giving you the courtesy of asking you.
It would be presumptuous to judge what the outcome will be.
And I'm presumptuous enough to assume that people might actually take the time to misunderstand me.
Actually I believe the comment yesterday was about a quote in an article where the author called him "presumptuous" and I posted the quote that was referenced and said "It kinda does sound 'presumptuous' ..." or words to that effect. Who's Really Playing The Race Card?
I view of this presumptuousness, I asked Madsen about any dissenting voices in Finland, and he said that there were, and provided a surprising lesson on the Finnish ethos: They see it as a case of: 'We believe in authority; if something is decided, we don't discuss it anymore. Michael Vazquez: Weekend Film: On Into Eternity
Allison agrees that presumptuousness is a major turn-off for the girls.
Isn't this all a bit presumptuous? Times, Sunday Times
It's the voice of the Nanny State at its lecturing, presumptuous, arrogant, illogical and whiny worst.
His only reply would be a sweet, submissive smile which irritated her, and which she called arrogant and presumptuous. Women in the Life of Balzac
Piercie; “I would advise you that such no more maketh a shooter, than doth one swallow make a summer — I have seen this springald of whom you speak, and if his hand can send forth his shafts as boldly as his tongue doth utter presumptuous speeches, I will own him as good an archer as Robin Hood.” The Monastery
He goes into the _penetralia_ of your life, -- not presumptuously, but with uncovered head, unsandalled feet, and pours libations at the innermost shrine. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 59, September, 1862
For pastors, it feels a bit presumptuous to say yes. Christianity Today
Isn't this all a bit presumptuous? Times, Sunday Times

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