Mendacious

Meanings

1. Not telling the truth; lying
2. Given to or characterized by falsehood
3. Deceitful

Example Sentences

• "The mendacious witness was caught contradicting his own earlier statements."
• "The company's mendacious advertising claims led to a consumer protection lawsuit."
• "Social media has made it easier to spread mendacious narratives to millions."

Etymology

From Latin 'mendax' (lying, deceitful), possibly related to 'mendum' (fault, defect) or 'mens' (mind) with the idea of a 'defective mind'. Related to 'amend' (to fix a fault) and 'mendacity'.

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