fallacious

/fæˈlæʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

based on or characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken

“The argument was fallacious and didn’t hold up to scrutiny.”

2. noun

a fallacy, especially one that is deliberately used to deceive

“The politician’s words were full of fallacious reasoning.”

Synonyms

  • erroneous
  • fallible
  • untrue

Antonyms

  • logical
  • sound
  • valid