untrue

adjective

un·​true ˌən-ˈtrü 

1

: not faithful : disloyal

2

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

3

: not according with the facts : false

untruly

ˌən-ˈtrü-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• erroneous
• false
• inaccurate
• incorrect
• inexact
• invalid
• off
• unsound
• untruthful
• wrong

Examples of untrue in a Sentence

He made untrue statements to the press.

Her lover had been untrue.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cyberspace Administration of China, which regulates China’s internet, has previously cracked down on the country’s social media influencers and celebrities for untrue content and tax evasion. —Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 27 May 2024

First a little perspective: The notion that Palestine is a country is untrue. —For Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2024

But Blanche said that was untrue, suggesting Cohen actually spoke to Schiller about a teenager who kept prank-calling Cohen's phone. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 May 2024

Image Although Stella liked to insist that his paintings connected to nothing outside their material selves, this is simply untrue. —Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 5 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

untrue

adjective

un·​true ˌən-ˈtrü 

ˈən-

1

: not faithful : disloyal

2

: not meeting a standard of correctness : not level or exact

3

: not agreeing with the facts : false

an untrue statement

untruly

-ˈtrü-lē 

adverb