presunção — meaning in English
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English meaning
- conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
- presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
Senses
presunção is used for these senses in English:
- conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
- presumption (dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
- presumptuousness The state of being presumptuous.
conceit — full definition
- noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
- noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.
presumption — full definition
- noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
- noun Behaviour that is arrogant or overstepping, going beyond what is appropriate.