untrue
18 synonyms and 8 antonyms for untrue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Not true; false.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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counterfactual
fallacious
made up
nonfactual
nontrue
nontruthful
pseudo-
spurious
untruthful
unveracious
unveridical
Antonyms
How to use untrue
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prove untrue
untrue to
patently untrue
Etymology
From Old English untrīewe, from un- (\"not\") plus true.
Full origin of untrue →Frequently asked questions
What does “untrue” mean?
The word “untrue” means not true; false. In plain terms, either factually false, or disloyal to a person you owe faithfulness to.
How do you pronounce “untrue”?
“Untrue” is pronounced uhn-TROO (/ʌnˈtɹuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “untrue” in a sentence?
Here is “untrue” used in a sentence: “The rumor turned out to be completely untrue.”
What is another word for “untrue”?
Words with a similar meaning to “untrue” include counterfactual, erroneous, fallacious, false, fictitious and inaccurate.
What is the opposite of “untrue”?
The opposite of “untrue” — its antonyms — are accurate, correct, factual, right and truthful.
What part of speech is “untrue”?
“Untrue” is an adjective.
Where does the word “untrue” come from?
The word “untrue” comes from Old English. From Old English untrīewe, from un- (\"not\") plus true.
Is “untrue” a common word?
“Untrue” is an uncommon word in modern English.
