1. claimed or declared openly, especially when there is doubt about sincerity
2. having taken religious vows in a monastic order
Usage: religious

Examples

• Despite his professed love of animals, he never owned a pet.
• Her professed concern for the environment seemed insincere given her wasteful habits.
• The professed nun had dedicated her life to serving others.
• He was skeptical of the politician’s professed commitment to reform.
• The professed monk lived in the monastery for twenty years.
• Their professed friendship didn’t survive the business dispute.