so-called

American  

[soh-kawld] / ˈsoʊˈkɔld /

adjective

1. called or designated thus.

   the so-called Southern bloc.

2. incorrectly called or styled thus.

   so-called intellectuals.

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so-called British  

adjective

1. 1. (prenominal) designated or styled by the name or word mentioned, esp (in the speaker's opinion) incorrectly

      a so-called genius

   2. ( also used parenthetically after a noun )

      these experts, so-called, are no help

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Etymology

Origin of so-called

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

There are also questions about the so-called circular financing —where companies invest in each other and/or are suppliers and customers to one another— in which CoreWeave and others are engaged.

From Barron's

The stalemate at sea has allowed Ukraine's sea exports to continue, and a so-called grain corridor to remain operational.

From BBC

The authorities have also seen the continued use of so-called "taxi boats", which leave shore discreetly and almost empty before picking up dozens of migrants wading into shallow waters.

From Barron's

Ark Venture is a so-called interval fund that isn’t necessarily easy for investors to get money out of.

From Barron's

Ark Venture is a so-called interval fund that isn’t necessarily easy for investors to get money out of.

From Barron's

Related Words

• alleged
• formal
• purported
• self-styled