different between presumptuous vs disdainful
presumptuous
English
Alternative forms
- præsumptuous (archaic)
Etymology
From Middle English presumptuous, borrowed from Old French presumptieus, presumpcieus, presumptuos, from Latin praesumptuosus.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /p???z?mp.t?u?.?s/, /p???z?mp.tju?.?s/
- (US) IPA(key): /p???z?mpt?u?s/, /p?i?z?mpt?u?s/
Adjective
presumptuous (comparative more presumptuous, superlative most presumptuous)
- Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
Synonyms
- (going beyond what is proper): overconfident, foolhardy, rash, presuming, forward, arrogant, insolent, conceited
- See also: Thesaurus:arrogant
Derived terms
- presumptuously
- presumptuousness
Related terms
- presumption
- presume
Translations
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disdainful
English
Etymology
disdain +? -ful
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /d?s?de?n.f?l/
Adjective
disdainful (comparative more disdainful, superlative most disdainful)
- Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
- He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.
- She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them.
Synonyms
- despising, scornful, contemptuous
Antonyms
- respectful
Derived terms
- disdainfully
Translations
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