untrue

• Qualifie une affirmation ou un propos qui est faux ou ne correspond pas aux faits.

Describes a statement or claim that is false or not in accordance with the facts.

1. False or incorrectB1formal

   Not in accordance with facts or reality; false.

   faux, inexact

   • The rumors about her were completely untrue.
   • He claimed the accusations were untrue.
   • It is untrue that the company is closing down.

   Synonymeserroneousfabricatedfallaciousfalseinaccurateincorrectinvalidmistakenunfoundedwrong

   Antonymesaccuratecorrectfactualrighttruevalid

2. Disloyal or unfaithfulB2formal

   Not faithful or loyal to a person, obligation, or trust.

   Infidèle, déloyal

   • He was untrue to his wife.
   • She felt he had been untrue to their friendship.
   • Being untrue to one's principles is a serious matter.

   Synonymesdisloyalfaithlessfalseinconstantperfidioustraitoroustreacherousunfaithful

   Antonymesdevotedfaithfulloyaltrue

3. Not level or accurateC1formal

   Not accurately fitted, aligned, or level.

   non aligné, imprécis

   • The door frame is untrue and needs adjustment.
   • The carpenter found the shelf to be untrue.
   • The surface was untrue, causing the table to wobble.

   Synonymesaskewbentcrookeddistortedinaccuratelopsidedskewunevenwarped

   Antonymesaccuratealignedevenlevelplumbsquarestraighttrue