assuming
[ uh-soo-ming ]
adjective
taking too much for granted; presumptuous.
Origin of assuming
1Other words from assuming
- as·sum·ing·ly, adverb
- self-as·sum·ing, adjective
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How to use assuming in a sentence
They reckon to be very grand folks indeed, and p. 218talk largely—I thought assumingly.
Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle | Clement K. Shorter
British Dictionary definitions for assuming
assuming
/ (əˈsjuːmɪŋ) /
adjective
expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant
conjunction
(often foll by that) if it is assumed or taken for granted (that): even assuming he understands the problem, he will never take any action
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