mendacious — given to or characterized by deception or falsehood; lying
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: given to or characterized by deception or falsehood; lying
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 거짓말하는, 기만적인, 허위의
Korean pronunciation: 멘**데이**셔스
Example Sentences
- His mendacious excuse about being stuck in traffic fell apart when his GPS showed he was at a coffee shop.
- The company's mendacious advertising led to a massive lawsuit from disappointed customers.
- She realized her boyfriend was mendacious when he claimed he was 'working late' but posted Instagram stories from a party.
mendacious
ADJECTIVE//mɛnˈdeɪʃəs//
given to or characterized by deception or falsehood; lying

a slick car salesman points enthusiastically at a rusty old car while making exaggerated gestures to a concerned customer. The salesman's wide smile and animated hand movements suggest he's making grand promises about the vehicle's quality. Meanwhile, visible behind him, the car has obvious problems like steam rising from the hood and a flat tire. The customer looks skeptical as they notice the car's actual poor condition contradicting the salesman's claims. Other potential buyers in the background shake their heads and walk away from similar interactions. someone being characterized by deception and falsehood through deliberate misrepresentation
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Origin
From Latin 'mendax' meaning 'liar' or 'lying,' which comes from the root 'mendum' meaning 'fault' or 'defect.' In ancient Rome, this term was used to describe those who gave false testimony or habitually told lies.
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“His mendacious excuse about being stuck in traffic fell apart when his GPS showed he was at a coffee shop.”
“The company's mendacious advertising led to a massive lawsuit from disappointed customers.”
“She realized her boyfriend was mendacious when he claimed he was 'working late' but posted Instagram stories from a party.”
“The historian criticized the mendacious interpretation of historical events in the documentary.”
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