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
1
Openly stated or claimed, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.
"His professed reason for leaving didn’t match what really happened."
2
Formally admitted into a religious order.
"She became a professed nun after years as a novice."
How to use professed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpenly declared, though sometimes with a suggestion it might not be entirely true.
Common pairings
professed atheist
professed reason
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more professed
- Superlative
- most professed
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Rhymes for professed
blessed
dressed
pressed
assessed
stressed
obsessed
recessed
depressed
repressed
possessed
oppressed
impressed
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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.
