Untrue

/ʌnˈtruː/ adjective

Definition

not in accordance with fact; false or incorrect.

Etymology

From Old English 'untriewe,' combining 'un-' (not) with 'true' (from Old English 'treowe,' meaning faithful or reliable). The word has meant 'false' for over 1000 years.

Kelly Says

Calling something 'untrue' carries different weight than 'false' or 'wrong'—'untrue' suggests a betrayal of truth itself, while 'false' is more neutral, showing how English synonyms often hide philosophical differences about honesty and trust.

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