PERCEIVED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

perceived

verb

Definition of perceived next

past tense of perceive

as in sensed

to have a vague awareness of I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure

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as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes perceived that it was going to be a nice day

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as in understood

to have a clear idea of I perceive your point, but I still disagree

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Recent Examples of perceived The trend is one that’s been seen across Silicon Valley and corporate America as AI has been perceived to have continued upside and the potential for monumental change across industries. —

Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 19 May 2026 Historically, Bundibugyo has been perceived as much less of a risk than the Zaire and Sudan ebolaviruses, because of the infrequency of the outbreaks and because it is believed the case fatality rate for this virus is lower than for Zaire and Sudan ebolaviruses. —

Helen Branswell, STAT, 17 May 2026 Burnham, 56, is seen as Starmer's biggest would-be rival, partly because he's perceived to be to the political left of the prime minister. —

ABC News, 16 May 2026 Quarterback Russell Wilson ended up throwing an interception on that play, which immediately was perceived as one of the worst play calls of all time. —

Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Rice cakes are often perceived as a smart dietary choice. —

Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026 There was a time when getting credentialed to cover games felt like pulling teeth for outlets perceived as unfriendly to the league. —

Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026 Yet another study found that women who employ vocal fry during job interviews are perceived more negatively than men who do so. —

ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026 State officials heard hours of testimony from California production workers who were struggling amid the steep decline in local demand and still pored over the details, worried that the bill might be perceived as a bailout for the Hollywood elite. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived

Verb

But as those stars retired and younger drivers arrived, Hamlin sensed something missing.

— Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When softball season resumed, head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez sensed that the sport that had once consumed so much of Grant’s emotional oxygen suddenly felt lighter in her arms.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026