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Presumptuous

Full of presumption; presuming; overconfident or venturesome; audacious; rash; taking liberties unduly; arrogant; insolent; as, a presumptuous commander; presumptuous conduct.

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Forward 84% connected

An agreement; a covenant; a promise.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Forward 84% connected

An agreement; a covenant; a promise.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Assumption 74% connected

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Assumption 74% connected

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Effrontery 74% connected

Impudence or boldness in confronting or in transgressing the bounds of duty or decorum; insulting presumptuousness; shameless boldness; barefaced ass…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Effrontery 74% connected

Impudence or boldness in confronting or in transgressing the bounds of duty or decorum; insulting presumptuousness; shameless boldness; barefaced ass…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Presumption 74% connected

The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Presumption 74% connected

The act of presuming, or believing upon probable evidence; the act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Assuming 92% connected

of Assume

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Assumptive 92% connected

Assumed, or capable of being assumed; characterized by assumption; making unwarranted claims.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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