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untrue

adjective
un·​true | \ ˌən-ˈtrü How to pronounce untrue (audio) \

Definition of untrue

1 : not faithful : disloyal
2 : not according with a standard of correctness : not level or exact
3 : not according with the facts : false

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Other Words from untrue

untruly \ ˌən-​ˈtrü-​lÄ“ How to pronounce untruly (audio) \ adverb

Examples of untrue in a Sentence

He made untrue statements to the press. Her lover had been untrue.

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However, Perkins -- who is not listed as a defendant in the suit -- told TMZ that Batton's version of events is untrue. Claudia Rosenbaum, Billboard, "Ohio Man Sues After Legless Juggalo Crashes Into Him With a Golf Cart at Insane Clown Posse Gathering," 29 Aug. 2019 This would've delayed his return by a month but, as reported by Sport, the club insist that the claim is untrue – and that the Argentine didn't even train on Tuesday. SI.com, "Barcelona Admit Lionel Messi Injury Recovery Taking Longer Than Expected But Deny 'Relapse' Reports," 28 Aug. 2019 The video doesn’t show Parker shaking, and his lawyer, Lonita Baker, who also represents Lea, said the assertion was untrue. Andrew Wolfson, The Courier-Journal, "Couple sues LMPD officers for traffic stop because they were 'black and in a nice car'," 16 Aug. 2019 But as with so many stories about slavery, this is untrue. P.r. Lockhart, Vox, "How slavery became America’s first big business," 16 Aug. 2019 The Mueller report stated however, that this was completely untrue. Letter Writers, Twin Cities, "Letters: Contrary to Soucheray’s claim, Ramsey County budget is in plain language, with performance measurements," 22 Aug. 2019 However, today the company says that these reports are untrue. Andrew Webster, The Verge, "Nintendo denies reports of trade-in program for new, upgraded Switch models," 17 Aug. 2019 But verbal blunders, glibly offensive comments and untrue statements also have led some to question his fitness for high office. Washington Post, "Who is still standing in the race to be UK prime minister?," 19 June 2019 In it, Gottlieb accused Walker of telling untrue statements about how decisions are made about what transportation projects are funded in the state. Scott Bauer, The Seattle Times, "Wisconsin’s Walker tries to alter conversation amid bad news," 10 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of untrue

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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untrue

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of untrue

: not true
literary + old-fashioned : not loyal to someone or something : not honest

untrue

adjective
un·​true | \ ˌən-ˈtrü How to pronounce untrue (audio) \

Kids Definition of untrue

1 : not correct : false
2 : not faithful : disloyal

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