professedly

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas behauptet oder vorgegeben wird, oft mit dem Nebenton, dass die Aussage bezweifelt werden kann oder nicht ganz ehrlich ist.

An adverb meaning "as is claimed or professed; ostensibly." It is used to indicate that something is stated to be true, often with an implication that the claim may be doubtful or not entirely genuine.

1. As claimed or statedC2formal

   In a way that is claimed or stated, often without proof or sincerity.

   Angeblich

   • He professedly supports the cause, but his actions suggest otherwise.
   • She professedly wrote the article herself, though others doubt it.
   • The company professedly values transparency, yet hides key information.

   Synonymeallegedlyavowedlyostensiblypurportedlyreportedlysupposedly

2. Openly or avowedlyC2formal

   In an open, declared, or avowed manner.

   Offen

   • He professedly admitted his role in the scandal.
   • The politician professedly advocates for education reform.
   • She professedly follows a strict vegan diet.

   Synonymeadmittedlyavowedlyopenly

   Antonymecovertlyimplicitlysecretly