Supposed and So-called

Supposed

Supposed adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: this new computer program is a supposed improvement over the old one

So-called is a synonym for supposed in doubtful topic. In some cases you can use "So-called" instead an adjective "Supposed", when it comes to topics like purported, commonly accepted. popular alternative

Nearby Words: supposition, supposedly, supposing

So-called

So-called adjective - Doubtful or suspect.
Usage example: these so-called experts are no help
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Synonyms for So-called

Supposed is a synonym for so-called in doubtful topic. You can use "Supposed" instead an adjective phrase "So-called", if it concerns topics such as purported, alleged, commonly accepted. popular alternative
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