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(ʌntruː) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If a statement or idea is untrue, it is false and not based on facts. The allegations were completely untrue. It was untrue to say that all political prisoners have been released. Such remarks are both offensive and untrue. Synonyms: false, lying, wrong, mistaken More Synonyms of untrue More Synonyms of untrue untrue in British English (ʌnˈtruː) adjective3. diverging from a rule, standard, or measure; inaccurate Derived forms untrueness (unˈtrueness) noun untruly (unˈtruly) adverb untrue in American English (ʌnˈtru; ˈʌnˌtru) adjective1. contrary to fact or truth; false or incorrect 2. not agreeing with a standard, rule, or measure Derived forms untruly (unˈtruly) adverb Word origin ME untrewe < OE untreowe; un-, not + treowe, true Examples of 'untrue' in a sentenceuntrue We now accept that these reports are completely untrue and we apologise.We now accept that these allegations were completely untrue.The news spread through cyberspace before the club admitted that the story was untrue.In my experience this is completely untrue.So it would be untrue to the story to be fully clothed the whole time.Any reference to me is a malicious fabrication and completely untrue.He has claimed the story is untrue.Any other suggestion is completely untrue.The story is incredible, and probably untrue.There were lurid allegations made, which he says are untrue.Any speculation about us is probably untrue because we're not flashing the cash.So when read things suggesting are not on the same it's completely untrue.But the story is untrue.That is untrue, completely untrue.It is also completely untrue.That, as the judge says, was untrue.Which, if any, story is untrue?Another man -- a minor official -- argued that the story was untrue.A final legend -- which is probably untrue -- surrounds his departure at the end of the season. British English: untrue ADJECTIVE If a statement or idea is untrue, it is false and not based on facts. The allegations were completely untrue. - American English: untrue
- Brazilian Portuguese: falso
- Chinese: 不真实的
- European Spanish: falso
- French: faux
- German: unwahr
- Italian: falso
- Japanese: 真実でない
- Korean: 거짓의
- European Portuguese: falso
- Latin American Spanish: falso
Chinese translation of 'untrue' adj -
不正确(確)的 (bù zhèngquè de) it is untrue that ... ... 与(與)事实(實)不符 ( ... yǔ shìshí bù fú) it would be untrue to say that ... 说(說) ... 就不对(對)了 (shuō ... jiù bùduì le)
Definition incorrect or false The allegations were completely untrue. Synonyms Opposites right , true , correct , accurate , factual Definition disloyal or unfaithful untrue to the basic tenets of socialism Synonyms Opposites constant , loyal , faithful , dependable Additional synonymsDefinition full of deceit The ambassador called the report deceitful and misleading. Synonyms dishonest, false, deceiving, fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, hypocritical, counterfeit, crafty, sneaky, illusory, two-faced, disingenuous, untrustworthy, underhand, insincere, double-dealing, duplicitous, fallacious, guileful, knavish (archaic) Definition likely or designed to deceive Appearances can be deceptive. Synonyms misleading, false, fake, mock, ambiguous, unreliable, spurious, illusory, specious, fallacious, delusiveDefinition not honest or fair He had become rich by dishonest means. Synonyms deceitful, corrupt, crooked (informal), designing, lying, bent (slang), false, unfair, cheating, deceiving, shady (informal), fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, unscrupulous, crafty, swindling, disreputable, untrustworthy, double-dealing, unprincipled, mendacious, perfidious (literary), untruthful, guileful, knavish (archaic) Additional synonymsDefinition not loyal He proved to be an untrustworthy and disloyal ally. Synonyms treacherous, false, unfaithful, subversive, two-faced, faithless, untrustworthy, perfidious (literary), apostate, traitorousDefinition based on or containing an error or errors The conclusions they have come to are completely erroneous. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, false, flawed, faulty, inaccurate, untrue, invalid, unfounded, spurious, amiss, unsound, wide of the mark, inexact, fallaciousDefinition treacherous or disloyal She decided to divorce her increasingly faithless and unreliable husband. Synonyms disloyal, unreliable, unfaithful, untrustworthy, doubting, false, untrue, treacherous, dishonest, fickle, perfidious (literary), untruthful, traitorous, unbelieving, inconstant, false-hearted, recreant (archaic) Their argument is fallacious. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, false, misleading, untrue, deceptive, spurious, fictitious, illogical, erroneous, illusory, delusive, delusory, sophistic, sophistical The reports were based on inaccurate information. Synonyms incorrect, wrong, mistaken, wild, faulty, careless, unreliable, defective, unfaithful, erroneous, unsound, imprecise, wide of the mark, out, inexact, off-base (US, Canadian, informal), off-beam (informal), discrepant, way off-beam (informal), in error Definition wrong He denied that his evidence was incorrect. Synonyms false, wrong, mistaken, flawed, faulty, unfitting, inaccurate, untrue, improper, erroneous, out, wide of the mark (informal), specious, inexact, off-base (US, Canadian, informal), off-beam (informal), way off-beam (informal) that lying hound Synonyms deceitful, false, deceiving, treacherous, dishonest, two-faced, double-dealing, dissembling, mendacious, perfidious (literary), untruthful, guilefulDefinition giving a false or confusing impression The article contains several misleading statements. Synonyms confusing, false, ambiguous, deceptive, spurious, evasive, disingenuous, tricky (informal), deceitful, specious, delusive, delusory, sophistical, casuistical, unstraightforward Definition arising from error in opinion or judgment She obviously had a mistaken view. Synonyms inaccurate, false, inappropriate, faulty, unfounded, erroneous, unsound, fallaciousDefinition treacherous or deceitful She says that politicians are a perfidious breed. Synonyms treacherous, dishonest, false, corrupt, unfaithful, two-faced, disloyal, deceitful, faithless, untrustworthy, double-dealing, traitorous, double-faced, treasonous, recreant (archaic) Additional synonymsDefinition not real or genuine The election has been denounced as a sham by world leaders. Synonyms false, artificial, bogus, pretended, mock, synthetic, imitation, simulated, pseudo (informal), counterfeit, feigned, spurious, ersatz, pseud (informal), phoney or phony (informal) Definition not genuine or real a spurious framework for analysis Synonyms false, bogus, sham, pretended, artificial, forged, fake, mock, imitation, simulated, contrived, pseudo (informal), counterfeit, feigned, ersatz, specious, unauthentic, phoney or phony (informal) the betrayal of men by their most traitorous companions Synonyms treacherous, unfaithful, disloyal, false, untrue, renegade, faithless, double-crossing (informal), double-dealing, seditious, perfidious (literary), apostate, treasonableDefinition disloyal and untrustworthy The President spoke of the treacherous intentions of the enemy. Synonyms disloyal, deceitful, untrustworthy, duplicitous, false, untrue, unreliable, unfaithful, faithless, double-crossing (informal), double-dealing, perfidious (literary), traitorous, treasonable, recreant (archaic) Definition deceitful or hypocritical He had been devious and two-faced. Synonyms hypocritical, false, deceiving, treacherous, deceitful, untrustworthy, insincere, double-dealing, duplicitous, dissembling, perfidious (literary), Janus-faced Definition unreliable and not able to be trusted His opponents still say he's a fundamentally untrustworthy figure. Synonyms unreliable, treacherous, deceitful, false, tricky, slippery, untrue, dishonest, fickle, devious, unfaithful, capricious, two-faced, disloyal, faithless, fair-weather, fly-by-night (informal), undependable, not to be depended on, untrusty Definition (of a person) given to lying Some people may be tempted to give untruthful answers. Synonyms dishonest, lying, false, deceptive, hypocritical, fibbing, deceitful, dissembling, mendaciousDefinition acting or judging in error That was the wrong answer – try again. Synonyms incorrect, mistaken, false, faulty, inaccurate, untrue, erroneous, off target, unsound, in error, wide of the mark, fallacious, off base (US, Canadian, informal), off beam (informal), way off beam (informal) |