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Synonyms & Similar Words
deception
dishonesty
falsehood
untruth
deceit
misrepresentation
fabrication
dishonestness
disingenuousness
insincerity
duplicity
guile
chicanery
trickery
artifice
ruse
subterfuge
pretence
pretension
sham
hypocrisy
perfidy
treachery
double-dealing
untrustworthiness
unreliability
mendacity
prevarication
equivocation
dissimulation
misstatement
inaccuracy
fallacy
error
misconception
Meaning of Falseness
The state or quality of being false or untrue.
Definitions
- The quality of being false or untrue, or the state of being deceptive or dishonest.
- * A false or untrue statement or situation.
Etymology of Falseness
The word "falseness" has its roots in the Old French word "fals", meaning "false" or "deceptive", which is derived from the Latin word "falsus", meaning "deceptive" or "false".
Historically, the word "falseness" has been used to describe a range of concepts related to deception, dishonesty, and untruth, and has evolved over time to encompass various shades of meaning.
Example Uses
- The politician's falseness was exposed when the truth about the scandal came to light.
- * The company's falseness in their advertising claims led to a lawsuit.
- * The falseness of the situation was evident to everyone involved.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
truthfulness
honesty
sincerity
integrity
authenticity
veracity
accuracy
correctness
reliability
trustworthiness
dependability
faithfulness
loyalty
candor
openness
transparency
straightforwardness
frankness
candour
probity
uprightness
rectitude