Also means
unwarranted claim
Usage Note
Anmaßung refers to the act or habit of claiming rights, status, or authority one does not possess; it is both a personality trait and a description of specific behaviour. The related adjective is anmaßend (presumptuous).
Examples
"Es war eine Anmaßung von ihm, sich für den besten Kandidaten zu halten."
Natural Translation
It was presumptuous of him to consider himself the best candidate.
Literal Translation
It was a presumption of him himself for the best candidate to-hold.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
- Beständigkeit constancy, steadiness, consistency
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