bumptious in a sentence
a.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10
Definition
Bumptious: offensively self-assertive or presumptuous in manner.
Sample Sentences
- His bumptious attitude during the meeting alienated many of his colleagues.
- She found his bumptious laughter to be more annoying than charming.
- Despite his bumptious claims of superiority, he lacked the skills necessary for the job.
- The bumptious politician often interrupted others, eager to dominate the conversation.
- Her bumptious behavior at the gala drew both admiration and eye-rolls from the guests.
- He was well-known for his bumptious style, strutting into rooms with exaggerated confidence.
- The bumptious salesman was quick to boast about his achievements, leaving clients skeptical.
- Her bumptious attempts to impress the crowd only highlighted her lack of humility.
- While some found his bumptious nature entertaining, others preferred a more modest demeanor.
- The bumptious remarks he made during the presentation undermined his credibility.