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untrue

/ˌˈʌnˌtru/
/ənˈtru/
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Other forms: untruest

Definitions of untrue
  1. adjective
    not according with the facts
    “unfortunately the statement was simply untrue
    synonyms:
    false
    not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
  2. adjective
    not true to an obligation or trust
    “"is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty"-Bruno Laske”
    synonyms:
    unfaithful
    not true to duty or obligation or promises
  3. adjective
    (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
    “when lovers prove untrue
    synonyms: false
    inconstant
    likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
  4. adjective
    not accurately fitted; not level
    “off-level floors and untrue doors and windows”
    synonyms: out of true
    uneven
    not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
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