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Definitions

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

When asked who will fill the role in the tour match, England assistant coach Trescothick told BBC Sport: "I'm presuming the same sort of number three we've had for a period of time."

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

But investors are already presuming a lot of success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Courts like to proceed presuming that the government's acting in good faith, presuming that they're not going to engage in unlawful actions.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

“Of course, courage only counts when you can count. I’m presuming the rest of you can count, and will be screwing your courage to the sticking place any minute now.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins