For someone who is unimportant:
* Nobody: This emphasizes their lack of significance.
* Nonentity: This implies they are not worth considering.
* Nobody of consequence: This highlights their lack of influence or importance.
* Midget: (While this is a derogatory term for a person with dwarfism, it is sometimes used figuratively to mean someone insignificant.)
For someone who is presumptuous:
* Brash: This implies they are bold and overconfident.
* Arrogant: This suggests they have an exaggerated sense of their own importance.
* Snotty: This suggests they are dismissive and condescending.
* Pretentious: This implies they are trying to appear more important than they are.
Combining the two:
* Upstart: This refers to someone who has suddenly risen to a position of power or importance but is still considered unimportant.
* Upjumped: This is a similar term to "upstart," suggesting someone who is acting above their station.
* Parvenu: This describes someone who has recently acquired wealth or status but is considered to be lacking in refinement or good manners.
* Nobody with delusions of grandeur: This explicitly combines their lack of importance with their presumptuousness.
The best choice for you will depend on the specific situation and the level of formality you want to use.