1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
"the sky is purple" is an untrue statement
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as in false
not true in one's allegiance to someone or something
untrue to his country in its time of need
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Recent Examples of untrue
Not every person owes the world an explanation when untrue rumors about them spread.
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Even more strikingly, Netanyahu falsely claimed that the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, had already passed a bill recognizing the Armenian genocide—a statement that is entirely untrue.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Hagaman said Moreno’s claims that the Legislature substantiated her complaint against him was untrue.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Tim attempts to talk about her promotion and Lilith interrupts, in typical youngest-child fashion, with another probably untrue story of her own latest professional success.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Charles Trepany, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Even more strikingly, Netanyahu falsely claimed that the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, had already passed a bill recognizing the Armenian genocide—a statement that is entirely untrue.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Hagaman said Moreno’s claims that the Legislature substantiated her complaint against him was untrue.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Tim attempts to talk about her promotion and Lilith interrupts, in typical youngest-child fashion, with another probably untrue story of her own latest professional success.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untrue
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And in 2010’s Flash Crash, algorithmic trading bots created a feedback loop of erroneous trades, wiping out nearly $1 trillion in market value in minutes.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Who is responsible if an agent makes erroneous buying decisions or incorrectly files a legal document?—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bondi’s appearance on Fox News comes days after Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on two of three counts sought by prosecutors, one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, according to documents.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Criminal court records reviewed by PEOPLE show the 35-year-old faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and a false report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The President referred to inaccurate information about global cooling theories in the early 20th century and cast doubt on global warming and climate change.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The launch was a disaster — users hated the new bot, which generated inaccurate results and appeared unable to replicate some of the tasks that earlier versions could execute.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Clarisse looks intimidating climbing out of a boat, as does Bushnell’s traitorous Luke, who wields a sharp-looking knife.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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There's a delicious whodunit aspect to it, too, as the list of five potentially traitorous suspects includes the operative's own high-profile wife (Cate Blanchett).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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The remarks were interpreted by many on the right as an incorrect classification of Robinson’s beliefs and a direct or indirect placement of blame for Kirk’s murder on extreme-right politics.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The employee later said Buttgereit had the right to dispute the bill but gave her an incorrect deadline.—
Katheryn Houghton,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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His attorneys argued he should be spared, citing unreliable bite mark evidence and questions about his intellectual disability.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Karlsson cautioned that early-month figures are unreliable due to unpredictable weather in Europe.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Rubio said Kirk proved him wrong.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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The teacher said, Every word on this list is wrong!—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untrue. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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