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

The 18-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, has been the presumptive top dog in the 2026 NHL Draft class for years at this point. — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Instead of cutting public insurance programs, Medicaid should be expanded, with presumptive eligibility in pregnancy, and have zero-cost visits, laboratory testing, and transportation. — Jeffrey D. Klausner, STAT, 17 June 2026

Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, the youngest of the king's children, is the presumptive heir because sons take precedence in Thailand's line of succession. — CBS News, 12 June 2026

His youngest son, 21-year-old Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, is the presumptive heir because sons take precedence over daughters. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026