HyperDic: untrue

English > 4 senses of the word untrue:
ADJECTIVEalluntruenot according with the facts
alluntruenot true to an obligation or trust
alluntrue, out of truenot accurately fitted
alluntrue, false(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection
untrue > pronunciation
Soundsahntruw'
Rhymesaccrue ... true: 23 rhymes with ruw...
English > untrue: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnot according with the facts.
Example"unfortunately the statement was simply untrue"
Broaderfalsenot in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
Spanisherróneo, falso
Adverbsuntrulyin a untrue manner
English > untrue: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaningnot true to an obligation or trust.
Example"is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty"-Bruno Laske
Broaderunfaithfulnot true to duty or obligation or promises
English > untrue: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaningnot accurately fitted; not level.
Example "off-level floors and untrue doors and windows"
Synonymout of true
Broaderunevennot even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
English > untrue: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaning(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful.
Example "when lovers prove untrue"
Synonymfalse
Broaderinconstantlikely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason
Spanishdesleal, falso
Catalanartificial, fals

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