Can a Person Be Mendacious?

A mendacious person is one who tells lies habitually and intentionally. ... People may tell "white lies" if they forgot your birthday or really don't like your new haircut, but if you catch someone intentionally manipulating you with a falsehood, that person is just plain mendacious.

What do you call a mendacious person?

adjective. telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful: a mendacious person. false or untrue: a mendacious report.

Is there such a word as Mendaciousness?

noun The quality of being mendacious; a propensity to lie; the practice of lying; mendacity.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.