Definition

The quality of being untruthful or dishonest; a tendency to lie.

Example

His mendaciousness made it difficult for anyone to trust him.

Conversation

Did you hear about the scandal involving that politician?

Yeah, it’s hard to believe people can have such mendaciousness in their character.

I know, right? It makes you wonder how they get away with it.

Exactly! Trust is so important, and it’s sad when it’s broken.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mendaciousness → It is formed from "mendax" (meaning lying or deceitful) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "mendaciousness" refers to the quality of being deceitful or untruthful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lying' ('mendax') to remember that 'mendaciousness' means the quality of being deceitful.

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