untrue

adjective

un·​true ˌən-ˈtrü How to pronounce untrue (audio)
1
: not faithful : disloyal
2
: not according with a standard of correctness : not level or exact
3
: not according with the facts : false
untruly adverb

Examples of untrue in a Sentence

He made untrue statements to the press. Her lover had been untrue.
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Word History

First Known Use

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

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The first known use of untrue was before the 12th century

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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untrue. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

untrue

adjective
un·​true ˌən-ˈtrü How to pronounce untrue (audio)
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 adverb

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