mendacious
UK/men'deiʃәs/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Habitually lying or dishonest; (of a statement) false or untrue
说谎的，不诚实的；虚假的
Root Breakdown
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The mendacious reporter fabricated stories to increase readership.
- 2.
His mendacious nature made it impossible to trust him.
- 3.
The book exposed the mendacious claims made by the politician.