adj
Uncommon
confessed
kuhn-FEHST
Confessed (adj) means Openly admitted to; acknowledged. Example: “He is a confessed admirer of classic cars.”
adj
1
Openly admitted to; acknowledged.
"He is a confessed admirer of classic cars."
"She was a self-confessed workaholic."
"She is a confessed chocolate addict and keeps a stash in her desk."
How to use confessed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpenly admitted — used to describe something a person has stated is true about themselves.
Common pairings
a confessed murderer
a self-confessed fan
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Rhymes for confessed
blessed
dressed
pressed
assessed
stressed
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recessed
depressed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “confessed” mean?
The word “confessed” means openly admitted to; acknowledged. In plain terms, openly admitted — used to describe something a person has stated is true about themselves.
How do you pronounce “confessed”?
“Confessed” is pronounced kuhn-FEHST (/kənˈfɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “confessed” in a sentence?
Here is “confessed” used in a sentence: “He is a confessed admirer of classic cars.”
What part of speech is “confessed”?
“Confessed” is an adjective.
Is “confessed” a common word?
“Confessed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between confessed and alleged?
Confessed describes something openly admitted to by the person involved, such as a confessed criminal who has acknowledged guilt, while alleged describes something claimed or suspected but not yet proven or admitted.
How is confessed used before a noun?
Confessed is commonly used as an adjective directly before a noun, as in "a confessed liar" or "a confessed addiction," to indicate that the person has openly admitted to the trait or act described.
Is confessed the same as guilty?
Confessed indicates that someone has openly admitted to something, which often implies guilt, but the words are not identical; a person can be guilty without having confessed, and confessed emphasizes the act of admission itself.
