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Meaning of 'untrue' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Untrue [ a.]
- Not true; false; contrary to the fact; as, the story is untrue.
- Not faithful; inconstant; false; disloyal.
2 . Untrue [ adv.]
- Untruly.

Meaning of 'untrue' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . untrue [ s]
Meaning (1):
- (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
Example in sentence:
  • a false friend;
  • when lovers prove untrue
Meaning (2):
- not true to an obligation or trust
Example in sentence:
  • is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty
Meaning (3):
- not accurately fitted; not level
Example in sentence:
  • off-level floors and untrue doors and windows;
  • the frame was out of true
Meaning (4):
- not according with the facts
Example in sentence:
  • unfortunately the statement was simply untrue

Nearby Words:

untack untackle untalked untangibility untangible untangibly untangle untappice untaste unteach

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