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самонаде́янность — meaning in English

samonadeyannost

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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

самонаде́янность 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.
  • self-confidence The state or degree of being self-confident: believing in one's own abilities.

conceit — full definition

  1. noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
  2. noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.

presumption — full definition

  1. noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
  2. noun Behaviour that is arrogant or overstepping, going beyond what is appropriate.

Related Russian words