assuming

American  

[uh-soo-ming] / əˈsu mɪŋ /

adjective

1. taking too much for granted; presumptuous.

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assuming British  

/ əˈsjuːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant

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conjunction

1. (often foll by that) if it is assumed or taken for granted (that)

   even assuming he understands the problem, he will never take any action

Other Word Forms

• assumingly adverb
• self-assuming adjective

Etymology

Origin of assuming

First recorded in 1595–1605; assume + -ing ²

Example Sentences

That animal outside your cave could be harmless — or a predator; the survival of the species depends on assuming the worst and taking precautions.

From MarketWatch

"I'm assuming it's just a freak accident," he said, though he added he "was not sure how avoidable" the ferry capsizing was.

From BBC

Resorts on the north end of Lake Tahoe could see up to 5 feet, and even Big Bear could get 3 feet, assuming the temperature stays below freezing, according to the website.

From Los Angeles Times

Reagan’s political opponents in California and Washington consistently underestimated him, assuming the former actor could be easily beaten at the ballot box, Cannon said.

From Los Angeles Times

The mistake is assuming that young people want chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal