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Definition of untrue

untrue

/ʌnˈtruː/
un · true
Adverb:untruly
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• adjective

1

Not in accordance with fact or reality; false or incorrect.

Example

"The spokesperson quickly issued a statement to clarify that the rumors about the company closing were completely untrue."

2

Not faithful or loyal to a person, allegiance, or principle.

Example

"In the classic ballad, the knight laments a lover who proved untrue during his years away at sea."

3

Deviating from an exact standard, level, or alignment; out of true.

Example

"After hitting the deep pothole, the front bicycle wheel became slightly untrue and rubbed against the brake pads."

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• Rhymes for untrue

• Nearby Words

untrimmed
untrodden
untroubled
untrue
untruly
untrusted
untrustful

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English untreowe, meaning 'unfaithful, treacherous, or false,' formed from the privative prefix un- ('not') and treowe ('faithful, true').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Untrue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/untrue
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