spurious Antonyms
Meaning of spurious
spurious (s)
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
plausible but false
born out of wedlock
false or fake; not what it appears to be
spurious Sentence Examples
- The politician's claims were spurious, lacking any factual basis.
- The spurious document purported to prove their innocence, but it was quickly discredited.
- The scientist's research was accused of being spurious, due to flawed methodology.
- The company's advertising campaign used spurious claims to deceive consumers.
- The art collector suspected the painting was spurious, as its provenance seemed suspicious.
- The spurious rumor spread like wildfire, causing unnecessary panic.
- The expert's testimony was deemed spurious, as it contradicted well-established facts.
- The spurious website claimed to offer exclusive deals, but in reality, it was a scam.
- The spurious theory attempted to explain the phenomenon, but failed to account for several key factors.
- The spurious report raised questions about the integrity of the entire investigation.
FAQs About the word spurious
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid, plausible but false, born out of wedlock, false or fake; not what it appears to be
fake, false,counterfeit, forged, inauthentic, deceptive, snide,bogus, artificial, ornamental
genuine, authentic, authentic, genuine, bona fide,real, real, bona fide, true,natural
The politician's claims were spurious, lacking any factual basis.
The spurious document purported to prove their innocence, but it was quickly discredited.
The scientist's research was accused of being spurious, due to flawed methodology.
The company's advertising campaign used spurious claims to deceive consumers.
