Fallacious (adj)
fu-lay-shus
Based on a mistaken belief.
Containing or involving a fallacy; illogical; erroneous.
Example sentences
“His continuing insistence on giving fallacious speeches doesn’t seem to be affecting his popularity”
“Charged with making fallacious accusations, he remains unrepentant.”
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