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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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He added that journalists were "presuming I had something I didn't have", but said "I had something far more serious."

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Videos captured people murmuring confusedly, presuming technical difficulties, before the truth dawned on the crowd that pyrotechnics would not be forthcoming.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

The SRU agreed and a deal was done, presuming there was no conflict of interest.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

Usually I'd be put off by a friend of Ollie's presuming to know anything about Bas, but Willem's face is too earnest not to like.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse