surmises

Definitions

Supposes that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

A conjecture or inference based on incomplete information.

Examples

The detective surmises that the thief entered through the unlocked window.

She surmises that the sudden drop in temperature will lead to an early frost.

He surmises from the lack of response that his proposal was rejected.

Synonyms

conjectures suppositions guesses assumptions hypotheses inferences speculations

Antonyms

certainties facts proofs realities verities truths knowledge