asserted
/əˈsɜːtɪd/
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Meaning · English
stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof
Adjective
Examples
asserted authority
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).
Common questions
What does “asserted” mean?
stated, declared or alleged, especially with confidence but no proof
Is “asserted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.