Presumptuous vs. Vain — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Presumptuous and Vain
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Presumptuous
(of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
I hope I won't be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice
Vain
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth
A vain woman with a streak of snobbery
Their flattery made him vain
Presumptuous
Going beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward
Felt it was presumptuous of him to assume they had become friends.
Vain
Producing no result; useless
A vain attempt to tidy up the room
The vain hope of finding work
Presumptuous
Going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
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Vain
Not yielding the desired outcome; fruitless
A vain attempt.
Presumptuous
Full of presumption; presuming; overconfident or venturesome; audacious; rash; taking liberties unduly; arrogant; insolent; as, a presumptuous commander; presumptuous conduct.
A class of presumptuous men, whom age has not made cautious, nor adversity wise.
Vain
Lacking substance or worth
Vain talk.
Presumptuous
Founded on presumption; as, a presumptuous idea.
Vain
Having or showing excessive pride in one's appearance or accomplishments; conceited.
Presumptuous
Done with hold design, rash confidence, or in violation of known duty; willful.
Vain
(Archaic) Foolish.
Presumptuous
Excessively forward;
An assumptive person
On a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide
The duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants
Vain
Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.
Vain
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
Vain
Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.
Vain toil
A vain attempt
Vain
Showy; ostentatious.
Vain
Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.
Every man walketh in a vain show.
Let no man deceive you with vain words.
Vain pomp, and glory of this world, I hate ye!
Vain wisdom all, and false philosophy.
Vain
Destitute of force or efficacy; effecting no purpose; fruitless; ineffectual; as, vain toil; a vain attempt.
Bring no more vain oblations.
Vain is the force of manTo crush the pillars which the pile sustain.
Vain
Proud of petty things, or of trifling attainments; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason; conceited; puffed up; inflated.
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren?
The minstrels played on every side,Vain of their art.
Vain
Showy; ostentatious.
Load some vain church with old theatric state.
Vain
Vanity; emptiness; - now used only in the phrase in vain.
Vain
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance;
A conceited fool
An attitude of self-conceited arrogance
An egotistical disregard of others
So swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
Growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
Vain about her clothes
Vain
Unproductive of success;
A fruitless search
Futile years after her artistic peak
A sleeveless errand
A vain attempt
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