mendacity — the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Pronunciation (IPA): /menˈdæsɪti/
Korean meaning: 거짓말하는 성향; 부정직함
Korean pronunciation: 멘**대**서티
Example Sentences
- His mendacity was so notorious that even his own mother didn't believe him when he said 'Good morning.'
- The company's mendacity regarding safety standards led to a massive lawsuit.
- She built her entire career on mendacity, claiming degrees she never earned.
mendacity
NOUN//menˈdæsɪti//
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

a businessman in a suit confidently speaks to a group of reporters while gesturing emphatically. His facial expression shows fake sincerity as he makes statements with exaggerated hand movements. Behind him, his lawyer whispers urgently in his ear while holding documents that contradict what he's saying. The reporters lean in with microphones and cameras, some looking skeptical as they notice inconsistencies. Other people in the background shake their heads and point, recognizing the dishonesty in his words. the tendency to be untruthful and dishonest
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Origin
From Latin 'mendax' meaning 'liar' or 'lying,' which comes from the verb 'mentiri' meaning 'to lie.' The suffix '-ity' was added to create a noun describing the quality or state of being dishonest.
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“His mendacity was so notorious that even his own mother didn't believe him when he said 'Good morning.'”
“The company's mendacity regarding safety standards led to a massive lawsuit.”
“She built her entire career on mendacity, claiming degrees she never earned.”
“The tabloid's mendacity reached new heights when they claimed aliens had endorsed the mayor.”
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