untrue
The word “untrue” has 2 syllables: un-true
It's pronounced as /ʌnˈtruː/
What is synonym and antonym for untrue?
In the thesaurus, “untrue” has 61 synonyms and 59 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for untrue along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for untrue
- amiss
- apathetic
- askew
- awry
- counterfactual
- deceitful
- deceptive
- delusive
- delusory
- dishonest
- disloyal
- dispassionate
- distorted
- dubious
- erroneous
- fabricated
- faithless
- fallacious
- false
- faltering
- fickle
- fictitious
- fraudulent
- hesitant
- illusory
- inaccurate
- inconstant
- incorrect
- inexact
- invalid
- invented
- irresolute
- irresponsible
- lying
- made-up
- mendacious
- misleading
- off
- off base
- perfidious
- recreant
- specious
- spurious
- traitorous
- treacherous
- trumped-up
- trustless
- uncertain
- unconfirmed
- undependable
- unfaithful
- uninterested
- unproven
- unreliable
- unsound
- untested
- untrustworthy
- untruthful
- vacillating
- wavering
- wrong
Antonyms for untrue
- accurate
- ardent
- avid
- confirmed
- constant
- correct
- dedicated
- demonstrated
- dependable
- determined
- devoted
- devout
- down-the-line
- dutiful
- dyed-in-the-wool
- enthusiastic
- errorless
- established
- exact
- factual
- faithful
- fast
- faultless
- fervent
- fervid
- flawless
- impassioned
- impeccable
- intent
- inveterate
- letter-perfect
- loyal
- passionate
- perfect
- precise
- proper
- proven
- reliable
- resolute
- responsible
- right
- solid
- sound
- staunch
- steadfast
- steady
- sworn
- tested
- tried
- tried-and-true
- true
- trustable
- trustworthy
- trusty
- unfaltering
- unhesitating
- unwavering
- valid
- veracious
Meanings of untrue
- adjective
- False; not true.
- Not faithful or loyal.
Example Sentences
- The rumor spreading online turned out to be completely untrue.
- He clarified that the accusations against him were untrue.
- They realized the story was untrue after checking the facts.
- The article apologized for reporting information that was untrue.
- She felt upset when someone said something untrue about her.
On this page you'll find 120 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to untrue, such as: accurate, amiss, apathetic, ardent, askew, avid, awry.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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faithless
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fallacious
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