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    Fallacious

    /fəˈleɪʃəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Based on a mistaken belief; misleading or deceptive.
    His argument was fallacious, relying on false premises to draw his conclusion.
    Characterized by fallacy or error in reasoning.
    The fallacious logic in her statement made it difficult to take her seriously.
    Illogical, unsound.
    The fallacious nature of the claim was exposed after thorough investigation.
    Containing a fallacy; deceptive.
    She pointed out the fallacious assumptions in the research study.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fallax' (deceitful), from 'fallere' (to deceive).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fallacious reasoning
    Reasoning that is based on a fallacy or error in logic.
    fallacious argument
    An argument that contains a fallacy or is logically unsound.

    Related Words

    fallacy
    A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.
    fallibility
    The tendency to make mistakes or be wrong.

    Slang Meanings

    BS
    That whole presentation was just BS; it was completely fallacious.
    fake news
    The article was just fallacious claims and fake news.