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Meanings of presumptuousness in English
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Examples for "assumption"
Examples for "assumption"
1
For the very good reason that the basic assumption held the opposite.
2
I think a fair assumption is a constant 2000 Watt power usage.
3
However, research testing this assumption is hampered by difficulties in measuring self-care.
4
Le Guin never took the easy way; she pushed on every assumption.
5
These ideas rest upon the assumption of the equality of the races.
1
The most basic tenet of American law is the presumption of innocence.
2
It also maintained and took good advantage of the presumption of guilt.
3
The presumption did not breed fear; it bred wrath, hot and vindictive.
4
Such presumption was the natural cause and forerunner of a shameful defeat.
5
I feel there should be a presumption of risk until proven otherwise.
1
It seemed to abash the ruffian, in spite of his habitual effrontery.
2
For a moment, the Venerable Parakarma seemed taken aback at such effrontery.
3
The cynicism and effrontery of young girls regarding marriage particularly revolted her.
4
Momentarily her effrontery had given the situation into her hands-butonly momentarily.
5
He had not expected opposition and such effrontery was new to him.
Usage of presumptuousness in English
1
Then a horror seized him at the presumptuousness of the liberty he had taken.
2
Had he been punished for his presumptuousness, for his arrogance?
3
Thus doth the master give free scope to his slaves, and even enjoyeth their presumptuousness.
4
He laughed with bitter irony at his own presumptuousness.
5
Moreover, I perceived the presumptuousness of assuming a superior air towards an established and accepted institution.
6
Incensed, the kadi hastened to the spot, with the intention of having the woman burnt for her presumptuousness.
7
In his heart, while doing penance for his presumptuousness, he believed that he could lead regiments of men.
8
The gentle monster, no doubt, was tolerant of his presumptuousness, and soon put him at his ease again.
9
She sat there sneering at the presumptuousness of screen idols whom she had almost literally worshiped a year before.
10
Forgive my presumptuousness, but it sounds as if you're digging for evidence that would prove one of us committed murder.
11
He complained of the presumptuousness of the servants, and assured the Baroness that she was in complete enjoyment of his deference.
12
Yes indeed, it must be intolerable for Americans to have to endure the banality, ignorance, arrogance and presumptuousness of Europeans discussing the US.
13
Wherefore, take heed of this, and all may be well; for this presumptuousness is a very heinous thing in the eyes of God.
14
The Apostle is incensed at the presumptuousness of any person who thinks he can perform the Law of God to his own salvation.
15
Must we blot, deface, and mutilate the records of the country, to punish the presumptuousness of expressing an opinion contrary to his own?
16
And for this presumptuousness of mine I have been punished already, for, as you can see, have as good as broken my leg.
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Presumptuousness through the time