Speciousness (Noun)
Meaning
An appearance of truth that is false or deceptive; seeming plausibility; "the speciousness of his argument".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The politician's speech was full of speciousness, making promises that sounded good but were impossible to keep.
- The company's advertising campaign relied on the speciousness of its claims, exaggerating the benefits of its product.
- The professor pointed out the speciousness of the student's argument, showing how it was based on flawed assumptions.
- The speciousness of his alibi was immediately apparent, and the police detective knew he was hiding something.
- The false charm and speciousness of the con artist's smile had fooled many victims into handing over their money.