Synonyms: presumption
Definition: a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming
Usage: his presumption was intolerable
Similar words: discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity
Definition: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
Synonyms: assumption, presumption, presumptuousness, effrontery
Definition: audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
Usage: he despised them for their presumptuousness
Similar words: audaciousness, audacity
Definition: aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
Usage: he had the audacity to question my decision
Synonyms: presumption
Definition: (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed
Similar words: inference, illation
Definition: the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Synonyms: given, precondition, presumption
Definition: an assumption that is taken for granted
Similar words: assumption, supposal, supposition
Definition: a hypothesis that is taken for granted
Usage: any society is built upon certain assumptions