Definition of UNTRUE

untrue

Adjective Satellite

  • not according with the facts
    • "unfortunately the statement was simply untrue"
  • not true to an obligation or trust; -Bruno Laske
    • "is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty"
  • not accurately fitted; not level
    • "off-level floors and untrue doors and windows"
  • (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
    • "when lovers prove untrue"

Adj

  • False; not true.
  • Not faithful or loyal.

Adjective

  • Not in accordance with fact or reality; false.

Examples

  • It would be untrue to say that luck plays no role in Scrabble, but skill is paramount.
  • She says that I stole her necklace, but that's completely untrue.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English untrewe, from Old English untrīewe, from Proto-West Germanic *untriuwī, from Proto-Germanic *untriwwiz. Equivalent to un- + true.

Scrabble Score: 6

untrue: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
untrue: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
untrue: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

untrue: valid Words With Friends Word