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untrue

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtruː/

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Definition of untrue

adjective

  • 1not in accordance with fact or reality; false or incorrect:these suggestions are totally untrue a malicious and untrue story
  • 2not faithful or loyal: a despotic sheik can be untrue to his vast seraglio
  • 3incorrectly positioned or balanced; not upright or level.

Derivatives

untruly

adverb

Origin:

Old English untrēowe 'unfaithful' (see un-1, true)

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