Definition

Not correct or accurate; false or misleading.

Example

The rumors about her were untrue and hurtful.

Conversation

I heard some rumors about you, but they seem untrue.

Yeah, I noticed that too; people love to gossip.

It's frustrating when people spread untrue things like that.

I know! It makes it hard to trust what anyone says.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untrue → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "true" (from Old English "triewe", meaning faithful or loyal). The word "untrue" means not faithful or not loyal, indicating something that is false or incorrect.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') combined with 'faithful' ('true') to remember that 'untrue' means something that is not faithful or is false.

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