What is another word for specious?
74 synonyms foundPronunciation:
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Similar words for specious:- deceptive (adjective)
- delusive (adjective)
- dishonest (adjective)
- erroneous (adjective)
- false (adjective)
- gilt (adjective)
- meaningless (adjective)
- misleading (adjective)
- ostensible (adjective)
- pharisaic (adjective)
- spurious (adjective)
- specious (noun)
- other synonyms
- irrational
Definition for Specious:
Synonyms for Specious:
adj.
•deceptive (adjective) •delusive (adjective) •dishonest (adjective) •erroneous (adjective) •false (adjective) •gilt (adjective) •meaningless (adjective) •misleading (adjective) •ostensible (adjective) •pharisaic (adjective) •spurious (adjective)n.
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- apparently,
- unfounded,
- doubtful,
- unsubstantiated,
- seemingly,
- supposed,
- allegedly,
- speculative,
- anecdotal.
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- untrue.
Other synonyms:
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- untruthful.
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- fallacious.
Paraphrases for Specious:
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Equivalence
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Adjective
fallacious, misleading, deceptive.
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Adjective
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Independent
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Adjective
paradoxical, deceitful, confusing.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Specious:
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Other antonyms:
plain, straight, openhearted, open, foursquare, candid, straightforward, aboveboard, forthright, direct, elucidative, sincere, outspoken, revealing, clarifying, explanatory, trustworthy, free-spoken, plainspoken, frank, revelatory, illuminating.
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Homophones for Specious:
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