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Specious

/ˈspiːʃəs/

Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

📖 Definitions of "Specious"

adjective

1
Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.
"This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound."
2
Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.
3
Having an attractive appearance intended to generate a favorable response; deceptively attractive.
4
Beautiful, pleasing to look at.

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