bad faith

noun

Definition of bad faithnext
as in lying

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Recent Examples of bad faith In the coming days, attorneys for the former defendants are expected to file a motion seeking to recoup legal fees and other expenses, arguing the prosecution was in bad faith. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 That burden exists for good reason — accusations are sometimes based on misunderstanding, misinterpretation or worse, bad faith. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 3 June 2026 As attorney Tom Mars, who has represented athletes and coaches in lawsuits, has outlined, Texas law requires a finding that an association failed to follow its own bylaws or acted in bad faith. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026 Iranian officials publicly accused Washington of negotiating in bad faith and launched their own missiles at American forces in Kuwait; the missiles were intercepted. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bad faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad faith
  1. lying
  2. dishonesty
  3. hypocrisy
  4. deceit
  5. duplicity
  6. deception
  7. mendacity
  8. insincerity
Noun
  • Those gathering for the lying in state and funeral will contrast with huge nationwide protests in January that were met by a deadly crackdown by security forces that left thousands dead and sent shock waves around the world.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • What better time than the summer of the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence to reflect on how Trump’s years of lying have corroded the citizenry’s essential belief in the integrity of elections?
    — Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of lying
Noun
  • Every college and university has rules against plagiarism and other forms of intellectual dishonesty.
    — Austin Sarat, Fortune, 23 June 2026
  • Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
Definition of dishonesty
Noun
  • The hypocrisy is stunning, and frightening.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • The South cried hypocrisy on slavery, given that the seamen of Providence, Rhode Island, played a central role in the Atlantic slave trade.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of hypocrisy
Noun
  • The original trial was found to be invalid due to fraud and deceit.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • And with that comes deceit and manipulation.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of deceit
Noun
  • But honesty doesn’t always save a career, and duplicity doesn’t always sink one.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026
  • Molloy rages to his film crew, and Lestat’s duplicity plants a wedge between the vamps.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 June 2026
Definition of duplicity
Noun
  • Guo was convicted of nine of 12 criminal charges during a seven-week trial that prosecutors said showcased his deception of thousands of investors in bogus deals that enabled Guo’s lavish lifestyle.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • By the time the deception was uncovered, the employee had authorized $25 million in transfers.
    — Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of deception
Noun
  • As far back as two centuries ago, visitors to Russia complained about its people’s chronic mendacity, undiminished among its leadership today.
    — Max Hastings, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
  • As far back as two centuries ago, visitors to Russia complained about its people’s chronic mendacity, undiminished among its leadership today.
    — Max Hastings, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of mendacity
Noun
  • It was made that much worse when several cast members laughed at her insincerity and Maddi Reese interrupted it several times because there was a stray cat nearby that terrified her.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 May 2026
  • Allen’s combo of flip insincerity and kindly concern is a terrific treat, recalling Bill Murray at his doofy best.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of insincerity

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“Bad faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20faith. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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