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untrue

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of untrue

1 not being in agreement with what is true

  • "the sky is purple" is an untrue statement
Synonyms of untrue

erroneous, false, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, invalid, off, unsound, untruthful, wrong
Words Related to untrue

counterfactual

specious, spurious

deceptive, delusive, delusory, distorted, fallacious, fictitious, illusory, misleading

amiss, askew, awry

deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, lying, mendacious

unconfirmed, unproven, untested

fabricated, invented, made-up, trumped-up
Phrases Synonymous with untrue

off base
Near Antonyms of untrue

confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, tested

faultless, flawless, impeccable, letter-perfect, perfect
Antonyms of untrue

accurate, correct, errorless, exact, factual, precise, proper, right, sound, true, valid, veracious

2 not true in oneʼs allegiance to someone or something

  • untrue to his country in its time of need
Synonyms of untrue

disloyal, faithless, false, fickle, inconstant, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful
Words Related to untrue

irresponsible, trustless, undependable, unreliable, untrustworthy

faltering, hesitant, vacillating, wavering

dubious, irresolute, uncertain

apathetic, dispassionate, uninterested
Near Antonyms of untrue

dependable, dutiful, reliable, responsible, solid, tried, tried-and-true, trustable, trustworthy, trusty

unfaltering, unhesitating, unwavering

determined, intent, resolute

confirmed, dyed-in-the-wool, inveterate, sworn

ardent, avid, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, passionate
Antonyms of untrue

constant, dedicated, devoted, devout, down-the-line, faithful, fast, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, steady, true

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