fallacious
/fəˈɫeɪʃəs/
based on a mistaken belief; containing a fallacy
fallacious in a sentence
“The fallacious reasoning led to incorrect conclusions.”
Origin of fallacious
Latin fallax deceitful from fallere to deceive
Related Words
apocryphal
of doubtful authenticity; widely circulated but probably false
chicanery
the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose
subterfuge
deceit used to achieve one's goal; a stratagem used to deceive
canard
an unfounded rumor or story
sophistry
the use of clever but false arguments, especially to deceive
calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone