Is it lying if you accidentally tell someone something that isn't true?

Question

Is it lying if you accidentally tell someone something that isn't true?

Answer 1

No.  It means you didn't have all your facts straight.  Simply let the person know that what you said was wrong and correct it.  It shouldn't cause any hard feelings if you correct yourself.

Answer 2

not if it's an accident but continuing the lie is wrong so make it right.

Answer 3

A lie means to say something that isn't true. You didn't say how you "accidentally" told a lie. If you knew you weren't' telling the truth when the words were coming out of your mouth, it's a lie for sure. If you got information mixed up, and you passed along the bad info, you just made a mistake. It wouldn't be viewed as a lie.

Answer 4

no! its just being forgetful.

Answer 5

well it lying but if it accidentally that mean it a lie but you  didnt mean to do it so your forgiven

Answer 6

If you think it's true, and it isn't something that will hurt anyone, it' ok to tell it.  And then, if you find out that it isn't true, you should probably tell the person you'd been mistaken.

Answer 7

no because you thought you were telling the truth

Answer 8

Depends on who you get your definition from.  Personally, I'd say no.  You didn't know it wasn't the truth.  However, you need to quickly tell the person that you had been misinformed, and tell them what the real truth is.

Definition of lie: (Source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/lie)

1.  A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.

2. Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression.

Definition of lie: (Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar...

1 a: an assertion of something known or believed by the speaker to be untrue with intent to deceive b: an untrue or inaccurate statement that may or may not be believed true by the speaker2: something that misleads or deceives

Answer 9

Please. Oh course it is. No matter how you sugar coat it. even accidentally a lie is a lie.....