English adjective: fallacious | |||
1. | fallacious containing or based on a fallacy | ||
Samples | Fallacious reasoning. An unsound argument. | ||
Synonyms | unsound | ||
Similar | invalid | ||
Antonyms | valid | ||
2. | fallacious intended to deceive | ||
Samples | Deceitful advertising. Fallacious testimony. Smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice. A fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes. | ||
Synonyms | deceitful, fraudulent | ||
Similar | dishonest, dishonorable | ||
Antonyms | honest, honorable | ||
3. | fallacious based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information | ||
Samples | Fallacious hope. | ||
Similar | incorrect, wrong | ||
Antonyms | correct, right | ||