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taking something for granted; something expected n.
assuming possession, power n.
arrogance n.

NOUN

taking something for granted; something expected

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acceptance belief expectation guess hunch hypothesis inference premise presumption supposition suspicion theory

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conjecture fancy posit postulate postulation presupposition shot stab supposal surmise theorization

WEAK

accepting assuming shot in the dark sneaking suspicion

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disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness realness unexpected

NOUN

assuming possession, power

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acceptance

STRONG

acquisition adoption appropriation arrogation embracing grab seizure takeover taking undertaking usurpation

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accepting assuming shouldering taking on taking up

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rejection

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

NOUN

arrogance

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presumption

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brass chutzpah cockiness conceit imperiousness insolence nerve pride sass self-importance

Antonyms

STRONG

humility modesty shyness timidity

WEAK

doubt genuineness naturalness reality realness unexpected

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assumptions

The world of “Lanterns” prefers to be bracingly honest about our false assumptions about heroism and whether the people we deem to be noble really are.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

American negotiators also need to abandon old assumptions for a more nuanced understanding and strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

This finding calls into question long-established assumptions about fertility.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

People take a look at her and make assumptions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

He calculated that the Earth was 89 million years old–an age that fit neatly enough with Kelvin’s assumptions but unfortunately not with reality.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson