Examples of “supposed” in a Sentence

adj Assumed or claimed to be true, though not confirmed.

• The supposed expert could not answer even the simplest question about the subject.
• The supposed cure turned out to be useless.
• His supposed alibi didn't hold up.

adj Used in "supposed to," meaning expected or required.

• Children are supposed to be in bed by nine o'clock on school nights.
• The train was supposed to leave at noon, but it is still here.
• You're supposed to knock before entering.