American English
/ənˈtʰɹu/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Not true or not based on the facts.
Practice out loudNot true or not based on the facts.
That rumor is completely untrue.
The report contained several untrue statements.
completely untrue · untrue statement · untrue story · untrue claim
be untrue
say that something is untrue
Not faithful or loyal to a person or a promise.
She was untrue to her partner.
He was untrue to his word and never paid the money back.
This meaning is less common and often sounds literary.
untrue to one's partner · untrue to one's word
be untrue to someone
be untrue to one's word
to fail to do what you promised
He was untrue to his word and never returned the money.