MendacityA formal word for dishonesty or a habit of not telling the truth. meansShows the definition or explanation of a word or phrase. a tendency to be untruthfulNot telling the truth; giving information that is false. or to lie. It is a formal word, often used to describe dishonesty in speech, writing, or behavior.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /men-DASS-ih-tee/
Easy pronunciation: men-DASS-ih-tee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress falls on the second syllable: DASS.
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Mendacity Meaning
a tendency to lie or not tell the truth
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the tendency to be untruthful
Example: The scandal exposed the politician’s mendacity.
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Mendacity Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- dishonesty
- untruthfulness
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Common Mistakes
- Mendacity is a noun, not an adjective.
- It means untruthfulness or lying, not simply making a mistake or being inaccurate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mendacity mean?
Mendacity means a tendency to be untruthful or to lie.
What is a simple synonym for mendacity?
Simple synonyms include dishonesty and untruthfulness, depending on the context.
Is mendacity a common word?
It is fairly formal and less common in everyday speech than words like lying or dishonesty.
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