asserted

American  

[uh-sur-tid] / əˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

1. resting on a statement or claim unsupported by evidence or proof; alleged.

   The asserted value of the property was twice the amount anyone offered.

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Other Word Forms

• assertedly adverb
• unasserted adjective
• well-asserted adjective

Etymology

Origin of asserted

First recorded in 1675–85; assert + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Guatemala’s government asserted that these policies would build a more equitable society for Guatemala’s impoverished, Indigenous majority.

From Los Angeles Times

But she asserted: “That doesn’t mean that we want to be owned by the United States.”

From Los Angeles Times

Smaller independent oil companies such as Cranberg’s have what it takes to help Venezuela’s oil industry reach its potential, he asserted.

From MarketWatch

He asserted that deeper economic trends, like moderating housing costs, are well on their way to pushing inflation lower and will outweigh political discussions about the Fed’s independence.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They’re remarkably comfortable, ma’am,” I asserted, trying not to take offense at her clear disdain for my favored footwear.

From Literature

Related Words

• alleged
• apparent
• presumed
• purported