Untrue

/ʌnˈtruː/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

not in accordance with fact; false or inaccurate.

The claims made in the report were proven to be untrue.

deceptive or misleading.

She felt hurt by the untrue rumors that were circulating about her.

not faithful or loyal; treacherous.

He was deemed untrue to his principles after his recent actions.

From un- meaning 'not' + true.

to be untrue

to be false or not correct.

untrue to oneself

not being honest or authentic.

truth

The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality.

falsity

The state of being false or untrue.

Lying

He’s just being untrue about where he was last night.

Fabrication

That story is totally untrue; he just made it up.