presumed

Definitions

Supposed to be true on the basis of probability or reasonable evidence.

Taken for granted as true or existing without positive proof.

Examples

The missing hiker is presumed dead after the severe storm hit the mountain range.

He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Synonyms

assumed supposed conjectured postulated surmised taken for granted hypothetical

Antonyms

proven verified confirmed demonstrated substantiated established certain