presuming 1 of 2

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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude it's rather presuming of you to expect to be our first choice for the award

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presuming

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verb

present participle of presume

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuming
Adjective
  • As the day goes on, Jim goes from a caricature of an arrogant male director to an oddly compelling picture of a pathetic man, moved by spite toward his ex-wife, Anita.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2025
  • Actor Tyler Hilton played Chris Keller, a charming but arrogant musician, on four seasons of the teen soap.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Blackpink superstar joined the F1 soundtrack, which is packed with familiar musicians across a variety of genres.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • As more travelers arrive, so do the familiar questions about how to grow tourism without diluting what makes a place special.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Horton said summer is always the busiest, with the program planning several events each month to combat the rise in homicides and violent crimes as the weather warms.
    Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
  • Ever since then, it’s been sitting on the shore, beached like a shipwreck, just feet from a busy highway.
    John Carlisle, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The new policy also takes quite a leap by assuming that most of the nation’s elderly population have ever even heard of Twitter, including the New Jersey caller’s 96-year-old mother.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Known and adored for their cushiony insoles and superior arch support, this footwear brand is a top pick for avid walkers, folks with chronic foot pain, and even podiatrists (after all, the founder, Dr. William Mathias Scholl, was one himself).
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • Research has found that active kids develop superior cognitive skills, get better grades, and are more likely to stay on task than kids who are less active.
    Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • For those still on Windows 10 who might be feeling rather smug at avoiding these Windows 11 issues, Windows Latest has just issued a new warning, given that its own recent updates are not faring any better.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • His reboot has the benefit of an actor, David Corenswet, who may not have a lot of colors to work with, but whose presence is infinitely easier to take and less of a huge pile of smug than Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • There has been plenty of speculation about UCLA, with the second personnel director guessing that’ll be the destination.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.
    Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The husband’s cavalier response is also something that needs to be addressed in therapy.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2025
  • Basset hounds and cavalier King Charles spaniels are a great match for a more chilled lifestyle, according to Smith.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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“Presuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presuming. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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