purportedly

As appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly.

Aidan, Dave and Jackson were all in Michelle’s bed… Michelle and Dave’s bed, purportedly watching TV, but the only one with his eyes open was Aidan.

purportedly by ri50 November 9, 2017

Purported 

Though usually seen as a regular word, this term is particularly disliked by some minorities. 'Course, people still use it on a regular basis unknowingly.

"Ostensed" and "ostensible" are used by people who know of this fact instead.

Rando McGuy: This is purported to be-
Informed Person: Woah, don't say that.

Purported by Never Shoot Allen. Ever. June 21, 2023