Vermeintlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vermeintlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "supposed", "alleged" or "ostensible". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "vermeintlich"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Vermeintlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "That is supposedly or erroneously believed to be true or real."
Translation(s): supposed, alleged, ostensible, presumed, apparent
Synonym(s): angeblich, scheinbar, vorgeblich
Antonym(s): tatsächlich
Related word(s): mutmaßlich, vermeinen, Vermutung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der vermeintliche Dieb stellte sich als unschuldig heraus.The supposed thief turned out to be innocent.
Sie hatte eine vermeintliche Lösung für das Problem gefunden.She had found a supposed solution to the problem.
Der vermeintliche Experte wusste tatsächlich wenig über das Thema.The supposed expert actually knew little about the topic.

"Vermeintlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "In a supposed or apparent manner, without necessarily being true."
Translation(s): supposedly, allegedly, seemingly, apparently
Synonym(s): angeblich, scheinbar, vorgeblich
Antonym(s): wirklich
Related word(s): mutmaßlich, vermeinen, Vermutung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat vermeintlich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet.He supposedly worked all day.
Das Produkt war vermeintlich fehlerfrei.The product was supposedly flawless.
Sie hatte vermeintlich alles unter Kontrolle.She supposedly had everything under control.