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presuming

[pri-zoo-ming] / prɪˈzu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
presumptuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrogant foolhardy overconfident pompous pretentious pushy rude smug
WEAK
audacious bold cheeky conceited confident contumelious egotistic forward fresh insolent overfamiliar overweening rash self-assertive self-assured self-satisfied supercilious uppity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cautious humble modest unassuming unconceited

Example Sentences

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And that’s presuming you do make it to the Taj Mahal.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Neither Pool D or Pool F's winners can meet holders and top-ranked South Africa until the final, presuming the Springboks top their own group.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

But investors are already presuming a lot of success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Tuchel will have three more international breaks to work with England players before pre-World Cup friendlies - presuming the Three Lions do qualify for the tournament.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

When he pictured his wife having to make such plans, presuming him to be dead, his heart raged.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers