pathological liar
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pathological liar
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Unlike Reesa Teesa, whose multi-post tale of marriage to a pathological liar went viral on TikTok last year and led to a TV adaptation, Hilty hasn’t become a universal figure of sympathy and courage.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025
Hart said that he does not believe it is likely that Santos will become more honest, and that the lawmaker appears to be a pathological liar.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023
A pathological liar and an often absentee dad who has been letting his son, Franklin, down for decades, he nevertheless insists on connection.
From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2022
That doesn’t mean he’s going to be a pathological liar as an adult, but in the meantime, don’t get complacent.
From Slate • Jul. 16, 2021
The only thing you have for measuring what’s real is your mind...so what happens when your mind becomes a pathological liar?
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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