fallacious
[ fuh-ley-shuhs ]
/ fəˈleɪ ʃəs /
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adjective
containing a fallacy; logically unsound: fallacious arguments.
deceptive; misleading: fallacious testimony.
disappointing; delusive: a fallacious peace.
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British Dictionary definitions for fallacious
fallacious
/ (fəˈleɪʃəs) /
adjective
containing or involving a fallacy; illogical; erroneous
tending to mislead
delusive or disappointinga fallacious hope
Derived forms of fallacious
fallaciously, adverbfallaciousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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