Fallacious

Pronunciation: /fəˈleɪʃəs/

Fallacious (adj)

  1. Based on reasoning that seems correct but is not, so the conclusion is unreliable.
  2. Presenting an idea in a way that is deceptive or incorrect, even if it sounds convincing.

Fallacious (adjective)

Examples

  • Her argument is fallacious, so the conclusion does not follow.
  • The teacher rejected his fallacious reasoning during the discussion.