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mendacitythe 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

mendacity concept
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/menˈdæsɪti/
🇬🇧 UK/menˈdæsɪti/

🌳Etymology

Rootmendac-
Suffix--ity

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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🎵Rhyme

audacitycapacitytenacity
audacity
capacity
tenacity

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

The tabloid's mendacity reached new heights when they claimed aliens had endorsed the mayor.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dishonestydeceptionfalsehoodduplicityprevarication

Antonyms

honestytruthfulnessveracity

Related

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