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untrue (adj.)

Old English untreowe "unfaithful" (of persons), from un- (1) "not" + true (adj.). Similar formation in Middle Dutch ongetrouwe, Middle Low German ungetruwe, Old High German ungitriuwi, Old Norse utryggr. Meaning "contrary to facts" is attested from c. 1300.

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Definitions of untrue from WordNet

untrue (adj.)
not according with the facts;
unfortunately the statement was simply untrue
untrue (adj.)
not true to an obligation or trust; "is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty"-Bruno Laske;
untrue (adj.)
not accurately fitted; not level;
off-level floors and untrue doors and windows
Synonyms: out of true
untrue (adj.)
(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful;
when lovers prove untrue
Synonyms: false
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