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.