word
Untrue
Uh-NTROO
/ʌˈntruː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
untrue
Dictionary meaning
(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection.
Examples
- They were untrue to their oath of membership.
- Unfortunately the statement was simply untrue.
Synonyms: false
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