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specious argument

 

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Noun specious argument has 1 sense
  1. specious argument - an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious
    --1 is a kind of
    argument, statement
    --1 has particulars: vicious circle; straw man, strawman; special pleading

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Specious Argument

Definition:

A specious argument refers to a seemingly plausible or persuasive reasoning that is actually false, misleading, or deceptive. It appears to be logical but lacks solid evidence or reasoning.

Examples:

As a noun:

Sense 1: A misleading argument or fallacious reasoning.

Example sentence: The politician used a specious argument to win the debate, even though the facts did not support his claims.

Sense 2: An argument that is plausible but lacks substantial evidence.

Example sentence: The salesman's specious argument convinced many customers to buy the faulty product, which later disappointed them.

As an adjective:

Example sentence: She easily saw through his specious argument and did not fall for his deceptive tactics.

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