specious

Example Sentences

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The trouble with most theories about conspiratorial schemes—the weird ones of 4chan and the specious ones of the faculty lounges—is that they arise from motivated reasoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The “real, factual data” that underpinned Leavitt’s statement was specious at best.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

You tighten the squeeze, mostly by adding all sorts of extra fees for consumers, under the specious claim that it’s actually going to drivers.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

“His claims that the investigations surrounding him are specious — the investigations were appropriate,” Kastor added.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

Ralph had been deceived before now by the specious appearance of depth in a beach pool and he approached this one preparing to be disappointed.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding