adj

asserted

uh-SUR-tihd

adj

Stated firmly or claimed, often without solid proof behind it.

"The asserted facts turned out to be exaggerated."

How to Use Asserted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that has been claimed or declared, though not necessarily proven.

more asserted comparative, most asserted superlative

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The _____ facts turned out to be exaggerated.

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