alleged
/əˈlɛdʒd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Asserted (or supposed), but not proved.
Adjective
Examples
alleged crime
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “alleged” mean?
Asserted (or supposed), but not proved.
Is “alleged” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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