Mendacious

adjective · GRE

Meaning: Not telling the truth; lying.

Example

The investigation showed that the company's safety reports had been mendacious from the start.

Synonyms:

dishonestdeceitfuluntruthful

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very generous, especially in giving money

apparently, but maybe not really

deceitful and untrustworthy

extremely idealistic in a way that is unrealistic or impractical

optimistic, especially in a difficult situation

done secretly, to avoid being noticed

to waver between different opinions or actions

excessive admiration or flattery