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adjectivetaking too much for granted; presumptuous. Origin of assumingFirst recorded in 1595–1605; assume + -ing2 OTHER WORDS FROM assumingas·sum·ing·ly, adverbself-as·sum·ing, adjectiveWords nearby assumingas such, assumable, assume, assumed, assumed bond, assuming, assumpsit, assumption, Assumptionist, assumptive, Assur Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for assumingBut assuming things were ever that hopeful, heaven was short-lived, and trouble followed. The Sydney Astrologer Turned Islamic Radical|Jacob Siegel|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST What ISIS can do with the drone, assuming one is in their hands, is an open question. ISIS: We Nabbed an Iranian Drone|Jacob Siegel|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST Assuming he sticks it out, the election will be thrown into the Vermont state house, where Democrats have a sizeable advantage. What the Hell Happened in Vermont?!|Stuart Stevens|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST Assuming that members of Congress who live in D.C. are adults, they, too, will be permitted to get stoned at their leisure. Can Congress Get Stoned Now That D.C. Has Legalized Marijuana?|Abby Haglage|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Assuming you go into an office, chances are every day is casual Friday. This One Picture of Telly Savalas Refutes All Fears That Progress Has Ended|Nick Gillespie|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST “Nor I,” declared Bentley, with no need of assuming a part to say it. Claim Number One|George W. (George Washington) Ogden I am assuming, of course, that the company knows its own interests just as well as you and your fellow workmen know yours. The Common Sense of Socialism|John Spargo Surely I am right in assuming that to live for others is unselfish, and that you recognize it as being so. Paths of Judgement|Anne Douglas Sedgwick Assuming the milk to be normal in character, success depends on the use of a proper combination of these factors. The Book of Cheese|Charles Thom and Walter Warner Fisk My assuming the part of judge is as much a surprise for my brother as for you. Crime and Punishment|Fyodor Dostoevsky
British Dictionary definitions for assuming
adjectiveexpecting 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to assumingforward, domineering, overbearing, bold, conceited, disdainful, egotistic, haughty, imperious, pushy, rude |