adjective
- understood or regarded in a particular way, especially based on observation or interpretation rather than objective fact
Usage: often used to distinguish between actual reality and subjective interpretation
Examples
- The perceived threat turned out to be harmless.
- There is a perceived lack of fairness in the new policy.
- His perceived arrogance made him unpopular with colleagues.
- The perceived benefits of the treatment outweighed the risks.
- She struggled with the perceived expectations of her role.
- The perceived value of the product exceeded its actual worth.