alleged
word · lemma: allege
/əˈɫɛdʒd/
uh-LEJD
/ɐlˈɛdʒd/
uh-LEJD
Definition
Describes something that people say is true or has happened, but it has not been proven. Commonly used to describe accusations or claims.
Usage & Nuances
'Alleged' is formal and often appears in news, police reports, or legal situations. It signals that something is unproven. Use before a noun: 'the alleged thief.' Avoid using it if the fact is confirmed.
Spanish: presunto - supuestoPortuguese (BR): alegado - supostoPortuguese (PT): alegado - supostoChinese (Simplified): 涉嫌的 - 所谓的Chinese (Traditional): 涉嫌的 - 所謂的Hindi: कथितArabic: المزعومBengali: অভিযুক্ত - সন্দেহভাজনRussian: якобы - предполагаемыйJapanese: 疑惑の - いわれるVietnamese: bị cáo buộc - bị cho làKorean: 소위 - 이른바 - 혐의를 받는Turkish: sözde - iddia edilenUrdu: مبینہIndonesian: diduga - yang disebut
Example Sentences
The police arrested the alleged criminal last night.
basic
The story about the alleged UFO sighting spread quickly.
basic
The company fired the employee after the alleged theft was reported.
natural
She denied all the alleged accusations.
basic
Many people doubted the alleged miracle that happened in the town.
natural
He is the alleged leader of the group, but nothing has been proven yet.
natural