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untrue
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un·true  (n-tr)
adj. un·tru·er, un·tru·est
1. Contrary to fact; false.
2. Deviating from a standard; not straight, even, level, or exact.
3. Disloyal; unfaithful.

un·truly adv.

untrue
Adjective
1. incorrect or false
2. disloyal or unfaithful
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.untrue - not according with the facts; "unfortunately the statement was simply untrue"
false - not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; "gave false testimony under oath"; "false tales of bravery"
2.untrue - not true to an obligation or trust; "is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty"-Bruno Laske
unfaithful - not true to duty or obligation or promises; "an unfaithful lover"
3.untrue - not accurately fitted; not level; "the frame was out of true"; "off-level floors and untrue doors and windows"
uneven - not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture; "an uneven color"; "uneven ground"; "uneven margins"; "wood with an uneven grain"
4.untrue - (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful; "a false friend"; "when lovers prove untrue"
inconstant - likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable; "inconstant affections"; "an inconstant lover"; "swear not by...the inconstant moon"- Shakespeare

untrue
Translations
Spanish untrue [ʌnˈtruː] adj [statement] → falso
French untrue [ʌnˈtruː] adj [statement] → faux(fausse)
German untrue [ʌnˈtruː] adjunwahr
Italian untrue [ʌnˈtruː] adj [statement] → falso/a, non vero/a

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