Fallacious
(adjective)
- Containing a fallacy or error in reasoning.
- Based on a mistaken or false belief.
Origin:
From latin fallax (deceitful, misleading), from fallere (to deceive).
Examples:
- The argument was fallacious, as it relied on false assumptions.
- The conclusion was fallacious, as it did not follow from the premises.
- The reasoning was fallacious and didn't hold up to scrutiny.
- His argument was fallacious and it was easy to see the flaws in his logic.
- The evidence presented was fallacious and could not be used to support the claim.