specious

• Qualifie un argument ou une affirmation qui semble plausible ou correct, mais qui est en réalité trompeur, faux ou dépourvu de valeur réelle.

Describes an argument or claim that seems plausible or correct but is actually misleading, false, or lacking in real merit.

1. Misleadingly attractiveC2formal

   Superficially plausible or appealing but actually wrong or false.

   spécieux

   • His specious argument convinced many people at first glance.
   • The advertisement made specious claims about the product's benefits.
   • She saw through his specious reasoning immediately.

   Synonymesdeceptivefallaciousmisleadingplausiblesmoothsophistical

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinehonestsoundtruevalid

2. Deceptively pleasingC2formal

   Having a false appearance of truth or genuineness.

   Spécieux (sens : apparemment séduisant mais trompeur)

   • The specious charm of the salesman hid his dishonest intentions.
   • They were taken in by the specious elegance of the proposal.
   • The theory is specious and lacks any real evidence.

   Synonymescasuisticdeceptivefallaciousmisleadingplausiblesmoothsophistical

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinehonestrealsinceresoundtruthfulvalid