Presumption vs Audacity - What's the difference?
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the act of presuming, or something presumed
* De Quincey
the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
the condition upon which something is presumed
(dated) arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect
* Shakespeare
* Dryden
Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
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Fearlessness, intrepid daring.
Presumption is a related term of audacity.
As nouns the difference between presumption and audacity
is that presumption is the act of presuming, or something presumed while audacity is insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.presumption
English
(wikipedia presumption)Noun
(en noun)- in contradiction to these very plausible presumptions
- The presumption is that an event has taken place.
- Thy son I killed for his presumption .
- I had the presumption to dedicate to you a very unfinished piece.
Synonyms
* (l)audacity
English
Noun
(audacities)- The brash private had the audacity to criticize the general.
- Somebody never pays his loans, yet he has the audacity to ask the bank for money.