specious argument — an argument that seems reasonable or correct at first glance but is actually false or misleading
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an argument that seems reasonable or correct at first glance but is actually false or misleading
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːrɡjumənt/
Korean meaning: 겉보기에는 그럴듯하지만 실제로는 거짓되거나 기만적인 논증
Korean pronunciation: **스피**셔스 **아**규먼트
Example Sentences
- The politician's specious argument about tax cuts helping the poor was quickly debunked by economists.
- My brother's specious argument that eating pizza for breakfast is healthy because tomatoes are vegetables didn't fool mom.
- The company's specious argument for raising prices blamed 'market forces' while their profits soared.
specious argument
NOUN//ˈspiːʃəs ˈɑːrɡjumənt//
an argument that seems reasonable or correct at first glance but is actually false or misleading
an argument that seems reasonable or correct at first glance but is actually false or misleading
His previous schemes were devious, but his specious argument sounds serious!
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Origin
라틴어 'speciosus'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '아름다운, 매력적인'이라는 긍정적 의미였지만, 시간이 지나면서 '겉만 그럴듯한, 기만적인'이라는 부정적 의미로 변화했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The politician's specious argument about tax cuts helping the poor was quickly debunked by economists.”
“My brother's specious argument that eating pizza for breakfast is healthy because tomatoes are vegetables didn't fool mom.”
“The company's specious argument for raising prices blamed 'market forces' while their profits soared.”
“His specious argument that he was 'testing the car's speed limits' didn't impress the traffic officer.”
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