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So-called

/soʊ ˈkɔːld/
Used to describe something in a way that suggests it might not be genuine or deserving of its name.

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Examples:

"This so-called sleep cure.

Yes, even amongst the so-called upper classes it's spreading.

The so-called upgrade barely improved the service.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from the Middle English so and called, dating back to around 1300. The term has evolved to question the authenticity of what follows.

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