UNTRUE
Dictionary entry overview: What does untrue mean?
• UNTRUE (adjective)
The adjective UNTRUE has 4 senses:
1. not according with the facts
2. not true to an obligation or trust
3. not accurately fitted; not level
4. (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
Familiarity information: UNTRUE used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• UNTRUE (adjective)
Meaning:
Not according with the facts
Context example:
unfortunately the statement was simply untrue
Similar:
false (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)
Meaning:
Not true to an obligation or trust
Context example:
is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty
Similar:
unfaithful (not true to duty or obligation or promises)
Meaning:
Not accurately fitted; not level
Synonyms:
out of true; untrue
Context examples:
the frame was out of true / off-level floors and untrue doors and windows
Similar:
uneven (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture)
Meaning:
(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
Synonyms:
untrue; false
Context examples:
a false friend / when lovers prove untrue
Similar:
inconstant (likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable)
