UNTRUE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word UNTRUE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of UNTRUE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Untrue

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

Old English untrēowe ‘unfaithful’ (see un-, true)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ʌnˈtruː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

not in accordance with fact or reality; false or incorrect

Short Definition:

not in accordance with fact or reality

Examples:
  • these suggestions are totally untrue
  • a malicious and untrue story
Definition:

not faithful or loyal

Short Definition:

not faithful or loyal

Examples:
  • a despotic sheik can be untrue to his vast seraglio
Definition:

incorrectly positioned or balanced; not upright or level.

Short Definition:

incorrectly positioned or balanced

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