What does untrue mean?
Untrue means False; not true..
Untrue
/ʌnˈtɹuː/ · adjective
Meaning
False; not true..
Definitions by Sense
- False; not true.
- Not faithful or loyal.
Example Sentences
She says that I stole her necklace, but that's completely untrue.
"I know it is true, for an untrue word never passed her lips."
This statement is untrue.
The service aggressively maintained its position until I produced evidence proving it was untrue - including a recording of one of the calls with a senior MI5 officer.
Now you say you're sorry / For being so untrue / Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
Let me be the one you come running to / I'll never be untrue
Tonight you didn't come / And my senses all were reeling / I had a certain scary feeling you'd been untrue
Synonyms for untrue
Antonyms for untrue
Related Words
Word Forms
- more untrue
- most untrue
- untrew
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for untrue?
Common synonyms include bastard, counterfactual, erroneous, fallacious.
What is the opposite of untrue?
Possible antonyms include accurate, correct, factual, right.
How do you use untrue in a sentence?
She says that I stole her necklace, but that's completely untrue.
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