So-called (adjective)

  1. Referred to by a particular name or term, especially one that is inaccurate or misleading.
  2. Claimed or reputed to be or have a certain quality or identity.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from so + called.

Examples:

  1. The so-called expert was exposed as a fraud.
  2. The so-called miracle cure turned out to be a scam.
  3. The so-called solution caused more problems than it solved.
  4. He is a so-called genius who can't even tie his own shoes.
  5. The so-called model was anything but an example of good behavior.
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