specious

• Descreve um argumento ou afirmação que parece plausível ou correta, mas na verdade engana, é falsa ou não tem valor real.

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.

   Enganosamente atraente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeceptivefallaciousmisleadingplausiblesmoothsophistical

   Antônimosauthenticgenuinehonestsoundtruevalid

2. Deceptively pleasingC2formal

   Having a false appearance of truth or genuineness.

   Falsamente atraente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscasuisticdeceptivefallaciousmisleadingplausiblesmoothsophistical

   Antônimosauthenticgenuinehonestrealsinceresoundtruthfulvalid