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untrue

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnˈtruː/

untrue means: Saying something that does not match the facts.

adjective

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Saying something that does not match the facts.

  • That story is untrue.
  • The rumours about her proved untrue.
  • His claim was partly untrue.

Similar words: false, incorrect

Opposites: true

Common phrases: untrue statement, completely untrue, prove untrue

Questions about untrue

What does untrue mean?

Saying something that does not match the facts.

What is untrue in other languages?

Türkçe: doğru olmayan · Español: falso · Français: faux · Deutsch: unwahr · Italiano: falso · 日本語: 事実でない

How do you pronounce untrue?

It is pronounced /ˌʌnˈtruː/.

How do you use untrue in a sentence?

That story is untrue. The rumours about her proved untrue.

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