adjective
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untrue
uhn-TROO
Untrue (adjective) means not true; false. Example: “The rumor turned out to be completely untrue.”
adjective
1
Not true; false.
"The rumor turned out to be completely untrue."
"It's untrue that the company knew about the defect."
2
Not faithful or loyal to someone.
"He was untrue to his wife for years before she found out."
How to use untrue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither factually false, or disloyal to a person you owe faithfulness to.
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- Comparative
- more untrue
- Superlative
- most untrue
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Etymology
From Old English untrīewe, from un- (\"not\") plus true.
Synonyms
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counterfactual
erroneous
fallacious
false
fictitious
inaccurate
invented
incorrect
made up
nonfactual
nontrue
nontruthful
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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.
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