1
: not faithful : disloyal
2
: not according with a standard of correctness : not level or exact
3
: not according with the facts : false
Examples of untrue in a Sentence
He made untrue statements to the press.
Her lover had been untrue.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Prince Andrew has also said Giuffre’s allegations are untrue.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
While people may assume that homeless people don’t take care of their pets, Stewart has found that largely to be untrue and that the animals are well-cared for.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
He's also said repeatedly Canada is a significant source of street fentanyl reaching U.S. communities, which is untrue according to data gathered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for untrue
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“Untrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untrue. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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