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

In the end, Seyfried, the presumptive favorite in the bigger, more acclaimed show, still won out over Lily James. — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

The Patriots, for which Newton was the presumptive starting quarterback, said in a statement that Newton went to the appointment and was away for three days, testing negative each day for COVID-19. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

In the Wisconsin governor’s race, for instance, much of the support for the presumptive Democratic nominee, Francesca Hong, stemmed from her maverick stance against data centers. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

Tom Tiffany, a three-term congressman and the presumptive Republican nominee, raised more than $15 million, thanks in no small part to a $10 million transfer from the state GOP. — Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026