spurluous

/spɛˈriəs/ or /spɪˈriəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

False or pretended; not genuine or authentic.

“The spurious claims made by the company were exposed by the media.”

2. noun

Something that is not genuine or authentic.

“The spurious documents were used to deceive the investors.”

Synonyms

  • fake
  • false
  • pretended
  • unauthentic

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine
  • legitimate
  • true