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supposititious

adjective

/ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

Meaning

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.

false, fictitious, spurious, fabricated, assumed

genuine, authentic, real

supposititious evidence, supposititious child, supposititious claim, supposititious story

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.

characteristic of an infant; childish