Synonyms of presumptive

presumptive

adjective

pri-ˈzəm(p)-tiv 

as in plausible

worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable

in that climate of fear, an accusation alone was presumptive evidence of guilt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plausible
• credible
• probable
• possible
• compelling
• likely
• creditable
• conclusive
• reasonable
• believable
• acceptable
• reliable
• convincing
• effective
• practical
• persuasive
• conceivable
• cogent
• satisfying
• decisive
• strong
• telling
• forceful
• trustworthy
• dependable
• imaginable
• specious
• cogitable
• sophistic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unlikely
• improbable
• implausible
• incredible
• impossible
• doubtful
• unbelievable
• questionable
• absurd
• ridiculous
• dubious
• outlandish
• preposterous
• inconceivable
• flimsy
• uncertain
• unplausible
• fantastic
• far-fetched
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• suspicious
• skeptical
• suspect
• unsure
• useless
• unworkable
• hopeless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of presumptive

With no Republican challenger, Ryan is set to move onto the November election as the presumptive winner. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Star defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and presumptive starting receivers Tanook Hines and NC State transfer Terrell Anderson were the biggest absences. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

After talking up presumptive starter Micah Gilbert, Freeman basically listed the entire roster at the position. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, Randy Dobnak is making the most of his opportunity and perhaps could be a starter next season, along with presumptive returnees Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo and Noah Cameron. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026