Specious Reasoning

Synonyms of specious reasoning

• fallacious reasoning
• deceptive reasoning
• misleading reasoning

Antonyms of specious reasoning

• logical reasoning
• valid reasoning
• sound reasoning

Collocations of specious reasoning

flawed reasoning

Frequency: 70 %

His flawed reasoning led him to make poor decisions.

invalid argument

Frequency: 60 %

She presented an invalid argument that was easily refuted.

faulty logic

Frequency: 55 %

The faulty logic in her argument weakened her position.

fallacious reasoning

Frequency: 50 %

The fallacious reasoning in his speech was quickly exposed by experts.

deceptive logic

Frequency: 45 %

The politician used deceptive logic to manipulate public opinion.

Idiomatic Expressions for specious reasoning

• Phrase: fallacy of specious reasoning
  Meaning: a mistaken belief or argument that appears to be based on sound reasoning but is actually flawed
  Usage: The politician's speech was filled with the fallacy of specious reasoning, trying to persuade voters with misleading information.