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casuistic

The word “casuistic” has 4 syllables: ca-su-is-tic

It's pronounced as /ˌkæʒuˈɪstɪk/

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In the thesaurus, “casuistic” has 186 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

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Synonyms for casuistic

Antonyms for casuistic

Meanings of casuistic

  • adjective
    1. Relating to or using clever but often misleading reasoning, especially to justify questionable moral or ethical decisions; focused on subtle distinctions or technicalities rather than broad principles.

Example Sentences

  • His argument relied on casuistic reasoning to justify the decision.
  • The lawyer’s casuistic explanation confused the jury.
  • She criticized the essay for its casuistic approach to ethics.
  • The debate turned casuistic, focusing on technicalities rather than principles.
  • Many found the policy defended by casuistic logic rather than honesty.

On this page you'll find 246 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to casuistic, such as: a posteriori, a priori, aboveboard, absurd, accurate, actual, ambiguous.

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