falsity

/ˈfælsəti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being false; falseness.

“The politician’s campaign was built on a foundation of falsity, and it ultimately led to his downfall.”

2. noun

A false or misleading statement or idea.

“The newspaper article contained a disturbing example of falsity, which had far-reaching consequences.”

3. noun

A quality of being unreal or not genuine.

“The artist’s work was criticized for its lack of authenticity and its emphasis on falsity.”

Synonyms

  • deception
  • falsehood
  • falseness

Antonyms

  • authenticity
  • truth