Definition

The quality or state of not being true or accurate; the condition of being untrue or misleading.

Example

The falseness of his claims was revealed during the investigation.

Conversation

I can't believe how much falseness there is on social media nowadays.

Right? It's like everyone is trying to be someone they're not.

Exactly! It makes it hard to trust anything you see online.

Totally, I prefer sticking to real-life interactions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Falseness → It is formed from "false" (from Old French *fals*, meaning not true or incorrect) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "falseness" refers to the state of being false or untrue.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'false' to remember that 'falseness' means the quality of being untrue.

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