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untruly

/ʌnˈtruːli/
un · tru · ly
Adjective:untrue
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• adverb

1

In a false, inaccurate, or deceitful manner; not in accordance with the truth or facts.

Example

"The witness was accused of speaking untruly during the cross-examination."

2

In an unfaithful, disloyal, or treacherous manner.

Example

"In the medieval romance, the knight was banished for acting untruly toward his sworn liege."

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• Rhymes for untruly

• Nearby Words

untrodden
untroubled
untrue
untruly
untrusted
untrustful
untrusting

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English untreuli, dating back to Old English untreowlice, formed from the prefix un- ('not'), treow ('true, faithful'), and the adverbial suffix -lice ('-ly').

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