untrue
word
Definition
Not true; false. Used to say that something is not correct, or is a lie.
Usage & Nuances
"Untrue" is slightly formal and less direct than "lie" or "false." Often used in written statements or to deny rumors politely. Common collocations: "completely untrue," "prove untrue," "found to be untrue."
Spanish: falso - no verdaderoPortuguese (BR): falso - mentiraPortuguese (PT): falso - mentiraChinese (Simplified): 不真实的 - 虚假的Chinese (Traditional): 不真實的 - 虛假的Hindi: झूठा - असत्यArabic: غير صحيح - كاذبBengali: মিথ্যা - অসত্যRussian: неверный - неправильный - ложныйJapanese: 事実ではない - 真実ではないVietnamese: không đúng - sai sự thậtKorean: 사실이 아닌 - 거짓인Turkish: doğru olmayan - gerçek dışıUrdu: غیر صحیح - غلطIndonesian: tidak benar - tidak sesuai fakta
Example Sentences
That statement is untrue.
basic
Many rumors online are completely untrue.
natural
The story is untrue.
basic
What you said is untrue.
basic
If the story turns out to be untrue, we will apologize.
natural
They insisted the rumor was totally untrue, despite the evidence.
natural