specious argument

Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words

An argument that appears plausible on the surface but is actually flawed or misleading.

speciousADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

argument

Examples (10)

  • The politician presented a specious argument to justify his actions.
  • Her entire defense was based on a specious argument that quickly fell apart under scrutiny.
  • Don't be fooled by such specious arguments; they lack any real evidence.
  • He tried to win the debate with a specious argument, but the judge saw through it.
  • Many advertisements rely on specious arguments to persuade consumers.
  • Upon closer inspection, the scientist's specious argument was easily disproven.
  • The students learned to identify specious arguments in their critical thinking class.
  • It's crucial to distinguish between valid points and specious arguments.
  • He dismissed her claims as a specious argument designed to deflect blame.
  • The article contained several specious arguments that distorted the facts.