fallacious

Definitions

adj

1

Characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken.

There is a widely diffused notion that among all specimens of animal creation man alone possesses any glimmering of reason. This notion is largely fallacious. It is one of those ideas, based upon superficial knowledge, which appeal to the sophisticated modern public.

2

Deceptive or misleading.

Collocations

5

ADJ.

attractive

VERB + FALLACIOUS

messaged

FALLACIOUS + NOUN

article, margarine

PREP.

on

ADV.

largely, ultimately

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — intended to deceive

adjective — containing or based on a fallacy

unsound

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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There is a widely diffused notion that among all specimens of animal creation man alone possesses any glimmering of reason. This notion is largely fallacious. It is one of those ideas, based upon supe

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02

Her line of reasoning is attractive, but ultimately fallacious.

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03

Tom messaged Mary a fallacious article on margarine and regretted it afterwards.

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