so-called

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   doubtful or suspect

   these so-called experts are no help

2. 2
   adj

   So named; commonly called.

   the so-called Ising mode

3. 3
   adj

   commonly called by such a name, but false or unfitting.

   These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!

Etymology

From so + called.