CEFR C1

spurious

Translation

偽の / もっともらしいが誤った / 根拠のない

Meaning

Spurious means false, not genuine, or not based on sound reasoning, even if it looks convincing. It is common with claims, reasons, evidence, and accusations.

Examples

  • その報告書は根拠のない主張に基づいていました。
    The report was based on a spurious claim.
  • 彼らは証拠のない偽の非難を退けました。
    They rejected the spurious accusation.