untrue

un·true

adj \-ˈtrü\

Definition of UNTRUE

1

: not faithful : disloyal

2

: not according with a standard of correctness : not level or exact

3

: not according with the facts : false

— un·tru·ly \-ˈtrü-lē\ adverb

Examples of UNTRUE

1. He made untrue statements to the press.
2. Her lover had been untrue.

First Known Use of UNTRUE

before 12th century

Related to UNTRUE

Synonyms: erroneous, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, invalid, off, unsound, false, untruthful, wrong

Antonyms: accurate, correct, errorless, exact, factual, precise, proper, right, sound, true, valid, veracious

Related Words: counterfactual; specious, spurious; deceptive, delusive, delusory, distorted, fallacious, fictitious, illusory, misleading; amiss, askew, awry; deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, lying, mendacious; unconfirmed, unproven, untested; fabricated, invented, made-up, trumped-up

Near Antonyms: confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, tested; faultless, flawless, impeccable, letter-perfect, perfect

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Rhymes with UNTRUE

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