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

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

They were initially rumored to make up the album cover, but that proved untrue when Bridgers formally announced Lost Weekend and posted the official glitchy cover art (that was shot by Olof Grind, who also captured Punisher). — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Many of the accusations—that the museum does not celebrate the country enough, that the Founding Fathers are not given significant space—ring as simply untrue for those who know the museum well. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026