so-called

🇺🇸 /ˌsəʊ ˈkɔːld/ 🇬🇧 /ˌsəʊ ˈkɔːld/
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adjective
B2

Used to show you doubt if a name or description is right.

These so-called experts don't know what they're talking about.

R

Used to introduce a common name for something.

The so-called 'smart' watch can't even tell time accurately.

translation

adj. Used to show you doubt if a name or description is right.; Used to introduce a common name for something.