What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pseudo
Example
The book was filled with pseudo-scientific claims. [pseudo: adjective]
Example
He was a pseudo-intellectual who liked to pretend he knew more than he did. [pseudo: prefix]
bogus
Example
The company was caught selling bogus products. [bogus: adjective]
Example
He gave me a bogus excuse for being late. [bogus: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bogus is more commonly used than pseudo in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pseudo and bogus?
Pseudo is more formal than bogus, and is often used in academic or technical contexts.
