Falseheartedness

/ˌfɔːlsˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being false-hearted; disloyalty, treachery, or insincerity of character.

Etymology

From false-hearted + -ness (abstract noun suffix). Describes the inner character trait of dishonesty and betrayal.

Kelly Says

This noun captures something psychological—it's not just lying, it's the character flaw of someone whose emotions and loyalties are fundamentally false. It suggests a corrupted inner nature.

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