assuming

[ uh-soo-ming ]

adjective

1. taking too much for granted; presumptuous.

assuming

/ əˈsjuːmɪŋ /

adjective

1. expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant

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 Words From

• as·suming·ly adverb
• self-as·suming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of assuming¹

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

Example Sentences

CNN commentator Ana Navarro joked that Musk was assuming the title of First Lady.

From Los Angeles Times

Besides, assuming that Latinos would break the time-honored immigrant tradition of spitting on more recent arrivals was as foolish as thinking that Liz Cheney campaigning alongside Harris would do any good.

From Los Angeles Times

Assuming he denies the stay, the order would go back to the appeals court for an expedited hearing while it conducts what could be a lengthy review of the remainder of the judgment, Rosenbaum said.

From Los Angeles Times

As mentioned, Black liberals operated through a critique of the existing order from within, rather than assuming the necessity of its wholesale destruction.

From Salon

Trump flipped the script by assuming the mantle of saving American jobs from waves of new migrants, while playing off those traditional values.

From Los Angeles Times