Presumptuousness
Presumptuousness is the quality or behavior of being presumptuous: acting with unwarranted confidence or authority, especially by assuming privileges, knowledge, or status that one does not possess. The term denotes an overestimation of one's own importance or capabilities and a disregard for others' boundaries or expertise. Etymology from Latin presumere, to take beforehand, via French presume; in English usage it has carried a negative connotation since the 15th century.
Socially, presumptuousness often manifests as interrupting others, giving unsolicited advice, or making judgments about people or
Causes include cognitive biases such as overconfidence, social rewards for assertiveness, insecurity, or a desire to
Mitigation focuses on humility and consent: listening before acting, seeking explicit permission for interventions, asking clarifying