adj Uncommon

reputed

rih-PYOO-tihd

Reputed (adj) means Generally believed or said to be, though not necessarily confirmed. Example: “The reputed leader of the gang was never actually charged.”

adj

Generally believed or said to be, though not necessarily confirmed.

"The reputed leader of the gang was never actually charged."

"It is the reputed birthplace of the composer, though records are unclear."

How to use reputed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWidely believed to be true, but not officially proven.

Common mistake

Doesn't mean "having a good reputation" — a "reputed criminal" just means someone said to be a criminal, not a well-regarded one.

Easily confused with

reputable →

Common pairings

reputed to be the reputed author

Word forms

more reputed comparative, most reputed superlative

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Rhymes for reputed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reputed” mean?

The word “reputed” means generally believed or said to be, though not necessarily confirmed. In plain terms, widely believed to be true, but not officially proven.

How do you pronounce “reputed”?

“Reputed” is pronounced rih-PYOO-tihd (/ɹɪˈpju.tɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “reputed” in a sentence?

Here is “reputed” used in a sentence: “The reputed leader of the gang was never actually charged.”

What part of speech is “reputed”?

“Reputed” is an adjective.

Is “reputed” a common word?

“Reputed” is an uncommon word in modern English.