Used in a Sentence

self-confessed

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for self-confessed.

Editorial note

To correct your example, it would be like eradicating communism by killing all the self-confessed communists you can find.

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Quick take

According to a person's own confession or admission.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of self-confessed gathered in one view.

adjective

According to a person's own confession or admission.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for self-confessed.

Example sentences

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To correct your example, it would be like eradicating communism by killing all the self-confessed communists you can find.

2

Yes you can opt out, but who wants to be on a leaked list of self-confessed wankers?

3

The self-confessed asshole (Peddling Luck vimeo - 34:30) overreacted due to a self-appointed discussion thread-relative moral high-ground.

4

In contrast, the NSA's activities were overseen by a court and a few self-confessed infractions aside were entirely legal.

5

From the comments of self-confessed procrastinators, it seems that they're all working more or less alone.

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Have you ever met any self-confessed pedophile who hadn't been arrested for a related crime?

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The style is very 'motivational speaker', written by a self-confessed 4-time MLM 'business owner' - lots of fluff and padding - and what is with the 'Laws' he keeps making up?

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Still, the prosecution of capital crimes, even self-confessed ones, involves well-defined legal processes.

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Can self-confessed trolls really be trusted to give honest answers on personality surveys?

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Your analogy speaks of killing all the self-confessed communists you can find.

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Odd seeing such a claim from a self-confessed supporter of capitalism.

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Having spent several years living with a self-confessed homophobic person, I saw their attitude turn around (70%) when they met my gay friends.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use self-confessed in a sentence?

To correct your example, it would be like eradicating communism by killing all the self-confessed communists you can find.

What does self-confessed mean?

According to a person's own confession or admission.

What part of speech is self-confessed?

self-confessed is commonly used as adjective.