So-called
(adjective)
- Referred to by a particular name or term, especially one that is inaccurate or misleading.
- Claimed or reputed to be or have a certain quality or identity.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from so + called.
Examples:
- The so-called expert was exposed as a fraud.
- The so-called miracle cure turned out to be a scam.
- The so-called solution caused more problems than it solved.
- He is a so-called genius who can't even tie his own shoes.
- The so-called model was anything but an example of good behavior.