Definition of Presumptive

relating to presumption; presumed without further information

Examples of Presumptive in a sentence

It is presumptive to jump to a conclusion without knowing all of the facts or aspects of the situation.  🔊

It is both presumptive and rude to try and finish someone’s sentence for them, since it is the same as assuming their thoughts.  🔊

My girlfriend has always been pretty presumptive, jumping to conclusions about things before I have a chance to even explain myself.  🔊

It is presumptive to assume how a story that is being told is going to end, even if you’re already pretty certain of the conclusion.  🔊

If you assume how someone is going to behave or act, you are being presumptive and making an unfair assumption.  🔊

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