adjective Uncommon

professed

pruh-FEHST

Professed (adjective) means openly stated or claimed, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity. Example: “His professed reason for leaving didn’t match what really happened.”

adjective

Openly stated or claimed, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.

"His professed reason for leaving didn’t match what really happened."

Formally admitted into a religious order.

"She became a professed nun after years as a novice."

How to Use Professed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOpenly declared, though sometimes with a suggestion it might not be entirely true.

Common pairings

professed atheist professed reason

Word Forms

more professed comparative, most professed superlative

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Rhymes for professed

blessed dressed pressed stressed obsessed recessed depressed repressed possessed oppressed impressed confessed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “professed” mean?

The word “professed” means openly stated or claimed, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity. In plain terms, openly declared, though sometimes with a suggestion it might not be entirely true.

How do you pronounce “professed”?

“Professed” is pronounced pruh-FEHST (/pɹəˈfɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “professed” in a sentence?

Here is “professed” used in a sentence: “His professed reason for leaving didn’t match what really happened.”

What part of speech is “professed”?

“Professed” is an adjective.

Is “professed” a common word?

“Professed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “professed” have?

“Professed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: openly stated or claimed, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.