Definition of assumptivenext

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Recent Examples of assumptive By focusing on relationship-building, presenting options that empower the client and using assumptive language, top insurance agents create a smooth and comfortable decision-making process. David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 That said, a partner being posted is a part of that assumptive storytelling. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 May 2024 First, assumptive organizations at the bottom level lack the tooling to derive insights from the technology that runs their day-to-day business. Matt McLarty, Quartz, 23 Nov. 2022 Sarah informs her assumptive pal that Denmark Tanney was a free man who showed up mysteriously and bought all the land on the island with gold. Jean Bentley, refinery29.com, 29 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumptive
arrogant
Adjective
  • Odysseus is a complex character known for being brilliant and crafty, but also being somewhat of an arrogant trickster.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Under normal conditions, someone who’s bossy or pushy can come across as arrogant and annoying.
    Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

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“Assumptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumptive. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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