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Definition of falseness

falseness

/ˈfɔːls.nəs/
false · ness
Adverb:falsely
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Adjective:false
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falseness Lexical Profile

falseness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being factually untrue, incorrect, or invalid.

Example

"The historian easily demonstrated the falseness of the forged documents through carbon dating."

2

Insincerity, deceitfulness, or pretentious artificiality in a person's behavior, character, or affections.

Example

"She detected a subtle falseness in his overly enthusiastic compliments and decided to remain cautious."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'falseness' and 'falsity' overlap, 'falseness' more frequently emphasizes personal insincerity, deceit, or emotional artificiality, whereas 'falsity' is preferred for the logical or factual incorrectness of a statement.

• Nearby Words

falseface
falsehood
falsely
falseness
falsetto
falsie
falsies

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English falsnesse, formed from false (from Old French fals and Latin falsus, meaning 'deceived' or 'erroneous') and the native suffix -ness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Falseness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/falseness
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