Mendacity: meaning, definitions and examples

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mendacity

 

[ menหˆdasษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in storytelling

The quality of being untruthful; dishonesty. Mendacity is often used to create tension and conflict in stories.

Synonyms

deceit, dishonesty, falsehood

Examples of usage

  • Her mendacity led to the downfall of the protagonist.
  • The theme of mendacity runs throughout the novel.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday language

The tendency to lie or deceive others. It is considered a negative trait in interpersonal relationships.

Synonyms

deception, lying, untruthfulness

Examples of usage

  • His constant mendacity made it difficult to trust him.
  • She was known for her mendacity among her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "mendacity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falsidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Falschheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebohongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะตั…ะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚amstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™šๅฝ (ใใ‚‡ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mensonge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mentira

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง“๋ง (geojitmal)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฐุจ (kidhb)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klamstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐŽ่จ€ (huวŽngyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lygi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ั–ั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒ แƒฃแƒ” (sits'rue)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mentira

Etymology

The word 'mendacity' has its origins in the Latin word 'mendacium', which means 'lie' or 'falsehood'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass the broader concept of dishonesty and deception. The term gained prominence in literature, particularly in the works of playwrights like Tennessee Williams, who explored themes of truth and falsehood in human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,488 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.