presuntuoso
presumptuous, arrogant, full of oneself
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/prezunˈtwoːzo/
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Cultural Note
'Presuntuoso' is a stronger criticism than 'vanitoso.' While vanity relates to appearance, presunzione implies intellectual arrogance — thinking you are better or smarter than others. In Italian social dynamics, where humility and warmth are valued, being labeled 'presuntuoso' can seriously damage relationships. It's the opposite of the Italian ideal of approachable confidence.
📝 Example Sentences
Non sopporto le persone presuntuose.
I can't stand arrogant people.
È presuntuoso pensare di sapere tutto.
It's presumptuous to think you know everything.
Non volevo sembrare presuntuoso, scusa.
I didn't mean to seem presumptuous, sorry.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | presuntuose |
| masculine_plural | presuntuosi |
| feminine_singular | presuntuosa |
| masculine_singular | presuntuoso |