assumingn.
1. The action of assume v.; assumption.
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the mind > possession > taking > taking possession > [noun] > assuming or taking upon oneself
assumpting1565
assumpt1570
taking on?1575
susception1610
assuming1641
1641 ‘Smectymnuus’ Vindic. Answer Hvmble Remonstr. §9. 104 If this..be onely an assuming them into the fellowship of consulting.
1857 J. Keble On Eucharistical Adoration 32 His first assuming of the title.
2. Arrogation, pretension, presumption. archaic.
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the mind > emotion > pride > overweening or presumption > [noun]
presumptiona1250
overweena1300
jollitya1340
overweening1340
overhopec1390
surfeitryc1425
presumptuousnessa1450
outrecuidance?c1450
sauciness1534
presumptiousness1550
presume1590
confidence1597
assuming1602
self-assumption1609
overweeningness1621
self-assuming1644
assumingnessa1832
assumptiousness1870
hubris1884
hybris1920
the mind > mental capacity > belief > supposition, surmise > taking for granted, presumption > [noun]
presumptiona1250
presuppositiona1533
sumption1572
assuming1602
supposition1603
postulation1648
assumption1656
positing1854
1602 B. Jonson Poetaster v. i. sig. K The vaine assumings Of some, quite worthlesse of her soueraigne wreaths. View more context for this quotation
1741 S. Richardson Pamela IV. xx. 132 All Assumings and Pride..would have been grievous to me.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1885; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
assumingadj.
/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/, U.S. /əˈsumɪŋ/ Taking much upon oneself; taking for granted that one has a right to do so and so.
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the mind > emotion > pride > overweening or presumption > [adjective]
thristec897
overgartc1230
jollya1340
overweening1340
presumptuousa1398
presuming1434
presumptious?a1450
cock-horse1598
overweened1602
presumant1602
presumptive1609
self-assuming1647
presultory1652
assuming1695
pretending1727
engrossinga1797
hubristic1831
superweening1862
assumptious1878
assumptive1879
hubristical1923
1695 C. Leslie Remarks Some Late Serm. 25 With such assuming and reiterated Boldness.
1790 E. Burke Refl. Revol. in France 40 I have seen very assuming letters, signed, Your most obedient, humble servant. View more context for this quotation
1863 L. Duff-Gordon Lett. from Egypt (1875) 284 Bill..was thought rather assuming, because he was asked in church and lawfully married.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1885; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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