Specious
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British pronunciation/spˈiːʃəs/
American pronunciation/ˈspiʃəs/

Definition & Meaning of "specious"

specious
01

seemingly truthful but wrong in nature

02

falsely giving a pleasing appearance

specious

adj

speciously

adv

speciously

adv

speciousness

n

speciousness

n
example
Example
The politician’s specious claims about the policy benefits were quickly debunked by experts.
The lawyer’s specious defense was designed to confuse the jury rather than present a solid case.
The advertisement was filled with specious statements designed to mislead consumers.
Despite the specious logic in the proposal, the committee approved it without a thorough review.
Her specious reasoning seemed convincing at first, but it didn't stand up to closer scrutiny.
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