— Merriam-Webster, Daily Prompt
apocryphal Adjective | uh-POK-ruh-ful Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
— Merriam-Webster, Daily Prompt
Use "apocryphal" in a new journal entry.
Context
Used in a sentence: The apocryphal story of the haunted lighthouse persisted for generations.
Journaling prompt: Reflect on a story or belief you once held that turned out to be untrue.