liar
word
/ˈɫaɪɝ/
LY-ur
/lˈaɪə/
LY-uh
Definition
A liar is a person who tells lies or does not tell the truth. It is usually a negative word used to describe someone who lies often or about something important.
Usage & Nuances
A strong, direct word; calling someone a 'liar' can sound accusatory or rude. Common patterns: 'He is a liar', 'You're lying' (usually softer than 'You're a liar'), and 'pathological liar' for someone who lies habitually.
Spanish: mentiroso - mentirosaPortuguese (BR): mentiroso - mentirosaPortuguese (PT): mentiroso - mentirosaChinese (Simplified): 说谎者 - 骗子Chinese (Traditional): 說謊者 - 騙子Hindi: झूठा - झूठ बोलने वालाArabic: كاذبBengali: মিথ্যাবাদীRussian: лжецJapanese: 嘘つきVietnamese: kẻ nói dối - người nói dốiKorean: 거짓말쟁이Turkish: yalancıUrdu: جھوٹاIndonesian: pembohong
Example Sentences
She called him a liar.
basic
He is a liar.
basic
Do not trust a liar.
basic
I'm not saying he's a liar, but his story keeps changing.
natural
Once people think you're a liar, it's hard to win back their trust.
natural
He lied so many times that even his friends started calling him a liar.
natural