overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy)
taking liberties
excessively forward
SYN - assuming
"The duchess would nto put up with presumptuous servants."
"The presumptuous acts of this student carressing her foot under the table were at first appalling but then turned appealing for the unloved teacher."
"He couldn't handle her presumptuous behavior when she stayed over - no you can't poop on the floor!"
"He had been rather presumptuous in asking out his boss, but it turned out to be worth the risk."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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