Synonyms for
Assumption
Definition
The act of taking something for granted or accepting it as true without proof.
Synonyms & similar words
august
assumption
premise
presumption
assumptionofmary
supposition
effrontery
supposal
premiss
presumptuousness
layingclaim
presumption
supposition
guess
conjecture
hypothesis
belief
theory
postulation
premise
surmise
speculation
inference
deduction
assurance
confidence
conviction
trust
faith
acceptance
persuasion
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make an assumption
- base an assumption
- challenge an assumption
- question an assumption
- valid assumption
- false assumption
- working assumption
- initial assumption
Word family
Usage note
An assumption is something accepted as true without proof. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being presumptuous or unfounded.
Example sentences
- I made the assumption that it would rain today, so I brought my umbrella.
- Without any evidence, he made an assumption about her motives.
- The team's assumption was that they would win the game easily.
- She based her assumption on what she had heard from others.
- We should not make an assumption until we have all the facts.
Quotes
Assumptions are the termites of relationships.
Assumptions are the mother of all screw-ups.
Don't make assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want.