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

Trump claims that Ukraine is responsible for high diesel prices, which is also untrue. — Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Malliaros refused to sign because the statement was untrue, the suit said, and instead required any agreement to state accurately that the competition remained ongoing at the time of the incident. — Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

And the result of these untrue statements actually put lives at risk. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

The fact that this was untrue—Holmes had dyed his hair red, but not for that reason—did little to dispel the rumor, which seemed to fit the popular belief that violent, dystopian art has the power to induce some viewers to commit terrible crimes. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026