casuistically
- adverb
- /ˌkæʒuˈɪstɪkli/
- Formal
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casuísticamente
- The politician responded casuistically, avoiding a direct answer to the reporter's question.
Examples
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The lawyer presented his case casuistically to confuse the jury.
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He argued casuistically to justify his questionable business decisions.
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Some people defend their actions casuistically rather than admitting their mistakes.
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He argued casuistically to avoid the consequences of his actions.
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He argued casuistically to justify his questionable business decisions.
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The politician responded casuistically, avoiding a direct answer to the reporter's question.
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Some people defend their actions casuistically rather than admitting their mistakes.
Synonyms
16
5.7
In a way that makes something seem different from what it really is
2
5.3
In a way that gives someone the wrong idea
2
8.4
In a dishonest way, by pretending not to know something
2
7.6
In a dishonest or not direct way to get what you want
1
6.3
In a way that tries to trick someone
1
8.4
In a wrong way because of a false belief that leads to wrong conclusions
In a clever but misleading way that tries to hide the truth
In a way that seems true but is actually false
In a way that makes people believe something that is not true
In a way that shows someone is dishonest or evasive
How Casuistic
16
5.7
- Formal
- Formal
- Formal
48
5.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word casuistically also comes from casus 'case', but it can mean using clever, detailed arguments that change the rule for each 'case' to avoid a simple answer. That's why saying someone argues casuistically often means they are giving fine but doubtful reasons to justify their actions.