so-called — used to show that you think a name or description is wrong or not suitable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: used to show that you think a name or description is wrong or not suitable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/
Korean meaning: 소위, 이른바 (이름이나 설명에 대한 의구심이나 비판을 나타냄)
Korean pronunciation: **소** 콜드
Example Sentences
- The so-called 'miracle diet' turned out to be just eating less junk food.
- My so-called smartphone is so old it might as well be a brick.
- The government criticized the so-called peace negotiations.
so-called
ADJECTIVE//ˈsoʊ kɔːld//
used to show that you think a name or description is wrong or not suitable
used to show that you think a name or description is wrong or not suitable
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Origin
단순히 'so(그렇게)'와 'called(불리는)'가 합쳐진 형태로, 중세 영어에서부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 현재의 비판적 의미는 19세기부터 발달했습니다.
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“The so-called 'miracle diet' turned out to be just eating less junk food.”
“My so-called smartphone is so old it might as well be a brick.”
“The government criticized the so-called peace negotiations.”
“His so-called apology was just making excuses.”
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