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

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

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But investors are already presuming a lot of success.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Related Words

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