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supposed Synonyms

Another word for supposed

Choosing another word for supposed depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Intended, expected, or required to do something or be in a particular state (used predicatively with an infinitive).

Usage Example

"The conference is meant to begin at nine o'clock sharp."

Strongest
meant
expected
intended
Strong
required
scheduled
slated
obliged
obligated
duty-bound

• adjective (Context 2)

Generally assumed or claimed to be the case, often with an implication of doubt or skepticism (used attributively before a noun).

Usage Example

"Scientists remained skeptical of the supplement's alleged health benefits."

Strongest
alleged
purported
ostensible
so-called
putative
Strong
reputed
presumed
assumed
professed
claimed

Opposites of supposed

The opposite of supposed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

real
actual
genuine
proven
true
confirmed
verified
authentic
See all opposites of supposed

• Nearby Words

supportiveness
supposably
suppose
supposed
supposedly
supposing
supposition

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Supposed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/supposed
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