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
💡 Concept
The so-called expert couldn't even fix a simple leaky faucet.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊ kɔːld/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsəʊ kɔːld/
🌳Etymology
Rootso-called
Origin
단순히 'so(그렇게)'와 'called(불리는)'가 합쳐진 형태로, 중세 영어에서부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 현재의 비판적 의미는 19세기부터 발달했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
controlledenrolledunfolded
controlled
enrolled
unfolded
🔗Collocations
so-called expert
so-called friend
so-called democracy
so-called solution
so-called facts
so-called civilized country
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The so-called 'miracle diet' turned out to be just eating less junk food.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
allegedsupposedpurportedself-stylednominal
Antonyms
genuineauthenticreal
Related
pseudofakedubiousquestionablealleged
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