mendacious

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/menˈdeɪ.ʃəs/
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Deliberately untruthful or containing lies.
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Examples

  • His mendacious account ignored the records.
  • She accused the witness of being mendacious.
  • The report contained mendacious claims.
  • The campaign ran a mendacious advertisement.
  • A mendacious explanation only deepened suspicion.

Similar words

untruthful
dishonest
deceitful

Meanings

Dishonest or lying

adjective
truth
formal
Describes a person, statement, or account that knowingly departs from the truth.

Examples

  • The report contained mendacious claims.
  • She accused the witness of being mendacious.
  • His mendacious account ignored the records.
  • The campaign ran a mendacious advertisement.
  • A mendacious explanation only deepened suspicion.

Similar words

dishonest
deceitful
untruthful

Etymology

From Latin mendax, meaning lying.

FAQ

What does mendacious mean?

Mendacious means deliberately untruthful.

When is mendacious used?

It can describe a person, statement, report, or campaign.

How does mendacious differ from mistaken?

Mistaken may be an honest error; mendacious implies dishonesty.

How is mendacious used in a sentence?

The report contained mendacious claims.

Is mendacious formal?

Yes, it is formal and strongly critical.

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