assumed
/əˈsjuːmd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
Adjective
Examples
Appleby[…]rose from his seat when Morales came in. He shook hands urbanely, unbuckled his sword, and laid his kepi on the table, and then sat down with an expression of concern in his olive face which Appleby fancied was assumed.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Supposed or presumed.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assumed” mean?
Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
Is “assumed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.