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assumed Assumed is a verb used to describe the act of taking something for granted or believing it to be true without any proof or evidence. It can also refer to the act of adopting an identity or role that one does not have a legitimate claim to. ■ "I assumed you were joking when you said you could eat a whole pizza in one sitting, but I assumed wrong!"
assume To take on or adopt a particular attitude, personality, or character. ■After watching the movie, everyone assumed the lead actor was really funny.
assumptions An unfounded belief or guess, often based on nothing more than someone else's word. ■ "I assumed you were coming to the party early, but then I saw your car arrive at 9 pm."
naturally In a way that is completely normal, natural, or expected. But in reality, it's anything but. ■ "I naturally assumed she would want to go to the beach with me, but when I asked, she said no."
presumed Assumed to be true or probable, without actual proof or evidence. ■ I presumed the pizza was cold when I picked it up because it was on the counter. Turns out, it was still hot!
Assumption An assumption is a belief that is not necessarily true, but is often taken for granted. It's like assuming you're the only one who knows how to make a perfect cup of coffee, even though you just burned it. ■ John assumed he could finish his project in an hour, but it took him three days.
conceited A person who has an overly high opinion of themselves, often to the point of arrogance or self-righteousness. ■ John was so conceited that he didn't even bother to wash his own car - he just assumed everyone else would do it for him.
Givens Something that is assumed to be true without needing to be proven, often because it is so obviously true that it doesn't need to be stated. ■ "I know I'm right, because the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. That's a given."
implied An idea or meaning that is suggested by something else but not directly stated. ■ "I didn't know you were a spy, I assumed you were just a regular customer." The customer implied that he was actually a spy, even though he never said it outright.
innocently In a way that is completely devoid of any evil or malicious intent. It's like the purest form of goodness, but with a touch of dumbness. ■ "I innocently assumed that my boss wanted me to complete the project by next Friday, not next month."
Insights The sudden realization that something which you had previously assumed was true is actually completely false, followed by a period of intense self-reflection during which you realize that everything you thought you knew about yourself and the world around you was incorrect. ■ "I used to think I was good at cooking, but after trying to make dinner for my friends last night, I realized that I had been kidding myself. Turns out, I burn everything and have no idea what I'm doing in the kitchen."