Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mendacity
noun
men-ˈda-sə-tē
Definition
the tendency to be untruthful or to lie.
Examples
- Her mendacity was evident when she told a series of conflicting stories.
- The politician’s mendacity contributed to a loss of public trust.
- Despite his mendacity, many people still believed in his charm.
Meaning
Mendacity refers to the quality of being dishonest or deceptive in speech and behavior.
Synonyms
- deceitfulness
- dishonesty
- lying
- falsity
- untruthfulness
