Untruth Meaning in English
word
ənˈtɹuθ
uhn-TROOTH
ʌntɹˈuːθ
un-TROOTH
Definition
An 'untruth' is something that is not true; it means a statement that is false or a lie.
Usage & Nuances
'Untruth' is more formal and softer than 'lie'. Often used in written, legal, or polite contexts. It can suggest a false statement, intentional or not, while 'lie' usually means deliberate deception.
Spanish: mentira - falsedadPortuguese (BR): mentira - inverdadePortuguese (PT): mentira - falsidadeChinese (Simplified): 谎言 - 虚假Chinese (Traditional): 謊言 - 虛假Hindi: असत्य - झूठArabic: كذبة - زيفBengali: মিথ্যা - অসত্যRussian: неправда - ложь (более мягко)Japanese: 虚偽（きょぎ） - 事実でないことVietnamese: điều không đúng - điều sai sự thậtKorean: 허위 - 거짓Turkish: gerçek dışı ifade - yalan (resmî/yalın)Urdu: غیر حقیقت - غلط بیانیIndonesian: ketidakbenaran - pernyataan tidak benar
Example Sentences
He told an untruth to avoid getting into trouble.
basic
An untruth can hurt people’s feelings.
basic
She apologized for her untruth.
basic
The politician was caught spreading an untruth during the debate.
natural
Sometimes an untruth is told to protect someone from getting hurt.
natural
It can be hard to admit when an untruth has been discovered.
natural