asserted

American

[uh-sur-tid] / əˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

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

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

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of asserted

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

Example Sentences

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Regulators and global watchdogs have repeatedly asserted that hantavirus is unlikely to reach the same scale of public-health risk as Covid-19.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

The U.A.E.’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to comment on the strikes but pointed to previous statements in which it asserted its right to respond—including militarily—to hostile acts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

A source at the broadcaster asserted it has not broken EBU rules and thus there should be no question over its continued involvement.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

A sports business blogger named Joe Pompliano appealed for someone to “please explain marginal tax rates to Kelsey Plum,” and asserted that the one extra dollar would cost her not $13,000, but 13 cents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“It’s time I thought of myself,” Father asserted.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

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