presuming

[pri-zoo-ming]

adjective

1. presumptuous.

Other Word Forms

• presumingly adverb
• unpresuming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of presuming¹

First recorded in 1575–85; presume + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Humans are constantly revising their assessments of other beings’ intelligence while arrogantly presuming our superior sentience, with the world’s billionaires placing themselves above everyone else.

From Salon

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

For all of her youth, the inexperienced Paetongtarn failed to establish any real authority over the country, with most Thais presuming that her father was making all the big decisions.

From BBC

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

England will be all over it presuming they put Wales away earlier in the day.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrogant 
• foolhardy 
• overconfident 
• pompous 
• pretentious 
• pushy 
• rude 
• smug