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specious

adjective

/ˈspiːʃəs/

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

misleading, deceptive, false, fallacious, illusory

genuine, real, true

specious argument, specious reasoning, specious claim

Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

able to be endured; bearable; tolerable

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

causing envy; desirable