Definition

Not true; false or incorrect.

Example

His statement was even untruer than I had thought.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard a rumor that Sarah is leaving the team.

Really? That sounds untruer than the last one I heard.

Yeah, it seems like there are always new stories about her.

I know, it's hard to keep track of what's actually true.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untruer → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "true" (from Old English "triewe", meaning faithful or loyal) and the suffix "-er" (meaning one who). The word "untruer" means one who is not true or faithful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and 'faithful' ('true') to remember that 'untruer' refers to someone who is not faithful.

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