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 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 That said, a partner being posted is a part of that assumptive storytelling. — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 May 2024 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 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

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arrogant

Adjective

Wright was known to be arrogant, and his self-importance is on full display here.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Georg, an unemployed auto mechanic, comes across as an arrogant jock.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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