Synonyms of untrue

untrue

adjective

ˌən-ˈtrü 

1

as in erroneous

not being in agreement with what is true

"the sky is purple" is an untrue statement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• erroneous
• inaccurate
• incorrect
• wrong
• false
• misleading
• untruthful
• invalid
• inexact
• unsound
• distorted
• off base
• off
• deceptive
• specious
• fraudulent
• fictitious
• fallacious
• counterfactual
• illusory
• spurious
• delusive
• mendacious
• deceitful
• dishonest
• lying
• unproven
• unconfirmed
• invented
• delusory
• awry
• amiss
• untested
• fabricated
• askew
• made-up
• trumped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• true
• correct
• accurate
• factual
• valid
• right
• proper
• exact
• sound
• precise
• confirmed
• demonstrated
• veracious
• established
• perfect
• tested
• errorless
• proven
• impeccable
• flawless
• faultless
• letter-perfect

2

as in false

not true in one's allegiance to someone or something

untrue to his country in its time of need

Synonyms & Similar Words

• false
• traitorous
• unreliable
• treacherous
• disloyal
• unfaithful
• perfidious
• faithless
• inconstant
• fickle
• irresponsible
• untrustworthy
• recreant
• undependable
• uncertain
• hesitant
• dubious
• faltering
• irresolute
• uninterested
• trustless
• apathetic
• dispassionate
• vacillating
• wavering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• true
• constant
• faithful
• loyal
• reliable
• responsible
• fast
• steady
• devout
• steadfast
• solid
• trustworthy
• staunch
• dependable
• devoted
• dedicated
• down-the-line
• dutiful
• tried
• trusty
• confirmed
• intent
• unhesitating
• determined
• resolute
• unfaltering
• tried-and-true
• trustable
• enthusiastic
• inveterate
• unwavering
• passionate
• sworn
• fervent
• ardent
• impassioned
• fervid
• avid
• dyed-in-the-wool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of untrue

Provided with details of Reuters’ reporting, spokeswoman Courtney Spencer disputed key details as untrue or inaccurate, including the plan to eliminate the entire childhood immunization schedule. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

The name suggests camping chairs are only used for sitting around a fire in the great outdoors, which is untrue. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Superstitions and stories prevail because this area is perceived to have more disappearances than other parts of the world, but this is untrue. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

To have people tearing her down and making hurtful and untrue claims is bad enough but to drag her children into it is just beyond the pale. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026