untrue
Translation
untrue, false, disloyal
Examples
The rumor about her was completely untrue.
The rumour about her was completely untrue.
He was untrue to his promises.
He was untrue to his promises.
Grammar Patterns
to be untrue (predicate adjective) The story was untrue.
to be untrue ((to sb./sth.)) (disloyal) He was untrue to his wife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: false, incorrect, inaccurate; Antonyms: true, factual, correct
Etymology
From the prefix "un-" (not) and the adjective "true".
Memory Tips
Simply remember it as "not true".