pseudoscientific
pseudoscientific — adjective
- pseudoscientificpositive
- more pseudoscientificcomparative
- most pseudoscientificsuperlative
1. Describing a claim, theory, or practice that is presented as being based on scie
Describing a claim, theory, or practice that is presented as being based on science but does not actually follow proper scientific methods or standards.
Ada was shocked to learn that her favourite wellness blog was full of pseudoscientific claims.
collocation: pseudoscientific claims
The government warned consumers about a pseudoscientific device that claimed to cure all types of cancer.
Roya's article showed how pseudoscientific theories often use complex language to sound more convincing.
Many pseudoscientific products are sold online with impressive-sounding but meaningless scientific terms.
Tuan explained to his classmates why the popular IQ-boosting programme was completely pseudoscientific.
- unscientific
Does not carry the implication of falsely claiming scientific status; simply means not following scientific principles
- unfounded
Focuses on the lack of evidence rather than the false claim to science
- spurious
Suggests the argument is not only wrong but deliberately misleading or deceptively plausible
- quack
Informal and specific to medical or health-related practices that pretend to be effective treatments
- scientific
Follows proper scientific methods and principles
- evidence-based
Grounded in verifiable evidence gathered through rigorous methods
文法句型
pseudoscientific + noun
be + pseudoscientific
用法筆記
Frequently used in academic or critical contexts to evaluate ideas, products, or treatments that claim scientific authority. The word carries a negative judgment — do not use it for things that are simply non-scientific, such as art or religious beliefs.