specious
/ˈspiʃəs/
adjective
- Seeming to be true or correct but actually false or misleading.
- The company made specious claims about the health benefits of its drink.
- His specious reasoning convinced no one who had checked the facts.
- She saw through his specious apology, which sounded sincere but wasn't.
- Having a false appearance of being attractive or valuable; showy but not genuine.
- The website offered specious discounts that disappeared at checkout.
- His specious charm wore off once people realized he never kept his promises.
- The jewelry had a specious glitter that fooled only the untrained eye.