Antonyms for presumption
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pri-zuhmp-shuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈzʌmp ʃən |
Definition of presumption
Origin :- mid-13c., "seizure and occupation without right," also "taking upon oneself more than is warranted," from Old French presumcion (12c., Modern French présomption) and directly from Late Latin praesumptionem (nominative praesumptio) "confidence, audacity," in classical Latin, "a taking for granted, anticipation," noun of action from past participle stem of praesumere "to take beforehand," from prae "before" (see pre-) + sumere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). In English, the meaning "the taking of something for granted" is attested from c.1300. Presumptuous preserves the older sense.
- noun belief, hypothesis
- noun forwardness, daring
- To the disgust of the latter, Robert actually had the presumption to walk home with Hester.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- What if to her mother the mere idea of having a calling should seem a presumption!
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- The presumption is that they represent the old sepulchers of the kings of Meroe.
- Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
- To folly, to pretension, to presumption, he showed but slight forbearance.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Not that I intend to enter the lists with Peter; that would be presumption indeed.
- Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
- How I could ever have had the presumption I cannot imagine.'
- Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
- That would be presumption indeed, not to say wilful self-deception.
- Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
- She may not indeed put on the insolence of pride, and the fool-hardiness of presumption.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- When children of Temple women are taught dancing the presumption is all the greater.
- Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
- We may therefore begin by claiming this presumption in their favour.
- Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
Synonyms for presumption
- anticipation
- apriorism
- arrogance
- assumption
- assurance
- audacity
- basis
- boldness
- brashness
- brass
- chance
- cheek
- chutzpah
- confidence
- conjecture
- contumely
- effrontery
- gall
- grounds
- guess
- impudence
- insolence
- likelihood
- nerve
- opinion
- plausibility
- posit
- postulate
- postulation
- premise
- presumptuousness
- presupposition
- probability
- reason
- rudeness
- shot
- shot in the dark
- sneaking suspicion
- stab
- supposition
- surmise
- suspicion
- temerity
- thesis
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