un
true
Comparative
more untrue
Superlative
most untrue
1
not aligning with reality or facts
- The rumors spread about her were untrue; she had never been involved in any scandal.
- His statement claiming innocence was proven untrue by the evidence presented in court.
- The assertion that vaccines cause autism is untrue; numerous scientific studies have debunked that claim.
- The advertisement's promise of quick weight loss was found to be untrue; the product had no proven effectiveness.
- Her story about encountering aliens was dismissed as untrue by skeptics.
2
(of a person) disloyal or deceitful in a relationship
- Her lover had been untrue, leading to the end of their relationship.
- He was accused of being untrue to his spouse after the affair was revealed.
- She felt heartbroken when she discovered that he had been untrue.
- She couldn't forgive him for being untrue during their marriage.
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3
not properly aligned or positioned
- The untrue lines on the drawing made it difficult to follow the design accurately.
- The picture frame was untrue, leaving gaps between the wall and the frame.
- The carpenter noticed that the door was untrue and needed adjustment.
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