presuming

[ pri-zoo-ming ]

adjective

1. presumptuous.

Other Words From

• pre·suming·ly adverb
• unpre·suming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of presuming¹

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

Example Sentences

That is presuming, however, there are takers to host the 2030 event.

From BBC

Even more insulting, these accusations of us as puppetmasters devalues Jason, presuming him to be, as he himself points out, “the mindless dummy.”

From Salon

But even presuming the mandate stays in place, millions of gasoline-powered vehicles will remain on highways for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

"I want young people here to be able to grow up to be publishers, writers and creatives without presuming they need to leave the North East to achieve their ambition," she added.

From BBC

Inevitably, she said, strangers approach, presuming that the two are somehow in distress.

From New York Times

Related Words

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