Presumptive and Suspicious

Presumptive

Presumptive adjective - Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.
Usage example: in that climate of fear, an accusation alone was presumptive evidence of guilt

Suspicious is an antonym for presumptive.

Suspicious

Suspicious adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.

Presumptive is an antonym for suspicious.

Nearby Words: suspicion, suspiciously
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