ASSUMPTIVE Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

assumptive

adjective

ə-ˈsəm(p)-tiv

Definition of assumptive

as in arrogant

having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude an assumptive and tiresome woman

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Recent Examples of assumptive That said, a partner being posted is a part of that assumptive storytelling. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 May 2024 Sarah informs her assumptive pal that Denmark Tanney was a free man who showed up mysteriously and bought all the land on the island with gold. — Jean Bentley, refinery29.com, 29 Sep. 2021 First, assumptive organizations at the bottom level lack the tooling to derive insights from the technology that runs their day-to-day business. — Matt McLarty, Quartz, 23 Nov. 2022 By focusing on relationship-building, presenting options that empower the client and using assumptive language, top insurance agents create a smooth and comfortable decision-making process. — David Price, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

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arrogant

Adjective

West Germany, arrogant attitude adjusted, pounded Chile, 4-1.

— David j. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan.

— Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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