untrue

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈtruː/
US: /ʌnˈtruː/

  1. Not true; false.

    1. That story is untrue, it never happened.
    2. The politician's statement was demonstrably untrue, sparking public outrage and demands for retraction.

  2. Not faithful or loyal.

    1. He was untrue to his wife.
    2. Her husband's untrue actions led to the painful end of their marriage.

Synonyms

incorrect deceitful dishonest unfaithful false

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untrue" in English means: Not true; false., Not faithful or loyal..

The phonetic transcription of "untrue" is /ʌnˈtruː/ in British English and /ʌnˈtruː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "untrue": incorrect, deceitful, dishonest, unfaithful, false.

Example usage of "untrue": "That story is untrue, it never happened.". More examples on the page.