Supposed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; "theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural"; "the supposed reason for his absence"; "suppositious reconstructions of dead languages"; "hypothetical situation".
Classification
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Examples
- The police are still trying to verify the supposed motive for the robbery, but so far it remains speculative.
- She has been having a rough week, but her supposed allergies are probably to blame for her lethargic behavior.
- He is being questioned about the supposed involvement with the scandal, but no evidence has been found yet.
- The researcher's supposed breakthrough is being met with skepticism by many in the scientific community.
- Her supposed credentials were questioned when she failed to produce her diplomas for verification.
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Meaning 2
Required or under orders; "I'm supposed to be there at ten"; "he was supposed to go to the store".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 3
Mistakenly believed; "the supposed existence of ghosts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The tourists followed a map that supposedly led to a hidden treasure, but it turned out to be a myth.
- She had been misled into believing in the supposed health benefits of the new fad diet.
- The ancient civilization was thought to have been destroyed by a supposed asteroid impact, but new evidence suggests otherwise.
- The scientist's claims about the supposed cure for cancer were met with skepticism by her peers.
- The film's supposed twist ending was predictable and left many viewers disappointed.
Meaning 4
Doubtful or suspect; "these so-called experts are no help".
Classification
All adjective clusters.