mendacious
Definitions
Given to or characterized by deception, falsehood, or lying.
Not true; containing or based on lies.
Examples
The politician was widely criticized for his mendacious claims regarding the state of the economy.
She found it impossible to trust him after discovering his mendacious behavior during the investigation.
The tabloid was sued for publishing a mendacious article that ruined the actor's reputation.
Synonyms
dishonest untruthful deceitful lying perjured false fraudulent