Synonyms of presumptive

presumptive

adjective

pri-ˈzəm(p)-tiv 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

in that climate of fear, an accusation alone was presumptive evidence of guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plausible
• credible
• probable
• possible
• compelling
• likely
• creditable
• conclusive
• reasonable
• believable
• acceptable
• reliable
• convincing
• effective
• practical
• persuasive
• conceivable
• cogent
• satisfying
• decisive
• strong
• telling
• forceful
• trustworthy
• dependable
• imaginable
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlikely
• improbable
• implausible
• incredible
• impossible
• doubtful
• unbelievable
• questionable
• absurd
• ridiculous
• dubious
• outlandish
• preposterous
• inconceivable
• flimsy
• uncertain
• unplausible
• fantastic
• far-fetched
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• suspicious
• skeptical
• suspect
• unsure
• useless
• unworkable
• hopeless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of presumptive

Any team getting its presumptive starting quarterback back in the lineup for the first time is actually upbeat rather than panicking. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The 49ers put together a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, playing perhaps one of their most complete games of the last two years against the presumptive Super Bowl favorites. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Ahern will now face Republican Alan Gordon in the general election, but is expected to be the presumptive winner. — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

With no Republican challenger, Ryan is set to move onto the November election as the presumptive winner. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026