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Presumption vs Audacity - What's the difference?

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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

Noun

(en noun)
  • the act of presuming, or something presumed
  • * De Quincey
  • in contradiction to these very plausible presumptions
  • the belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true
  • The presumption is that an event has taken place.
  • the condition upon which something is presumed
  • (dated) arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect
  • * Shakespeare
  • Thy son I killed for his presumption .
  • * Dryden
  • I had the presumption to dedicate to you a very unfinished piece.

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    audacity

    English

    Noun

    (audacities)
  • Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
  • 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.
  • *
  • Fearlessness, intrepid daring.
  • Synonyms

    * (insolent boldness) audaciousness, outdaciousness, temerity