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supposedly
This term introduces a layer of skepticism or distance between the speaker and the claim being made. It signals that the information is based on hearsay or an unverified assertion rather than established fact, often implying that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement.
In professional or journalistic writing, it serves as a hedge to avoid making definitive claims that could be proven false, thereby protecting the writer from accusations of inaccuracy. It differs from "allegedly" in that "allegedly" is more frequently tied to legal accusations or crimes, whereas "supposedly" is used for general beliefs, rumors, or expectations.
Meanings
Examples
The suspect was supposedly at home during the crime.
This new software is supposedly much faster than the old version.
The ancient ruins were supposedly built by a lost civilization.
The ancient ruins were supposedly built by a lost civilization.
Supposedly there is a ghost haunting the third floor.
They are supposedly working on a secret project in the lab.
This supplement is supposedly good for memory loss.
This supplement is supposedly good for memory loss.