English · Word Candidate

confessed

/kənˈfɛst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Which one admits or avows.

Adjective

Examples

I saw you thought me foolish, and I knew that mamma and papa's plans could not be altered to please my fancy, and that my confessed distaste to them would give pain to both: therefore, I concealed my dislike, […]

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 “confessed” mean?

Which one admits or avows.

Is “confessed” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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