untrue

Words with a similar base: untrue

'untrue'

[untrue.s.01] as in: not according with the facts

Examples:
unfortunately the statement was simply untrue

'untrue'

[untrue.s.02] as in: not true to an obligation or trust; -Bruno Laske

Examples:
is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty

'untrue'

[out_of_true.s.01] as in: not accurately fitted; not level

Examples:
the frame was out of true
off-level floors and untrue doors and windows

'untrue'

[false.s.09] as in: (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

Examples:
a false friend
when lovers prove untrue

Origins

					untrue (English)
├── true (English)
│   └── trewe (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── triewe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── un- (English)
    ├── on- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   ├── on- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    │   └── ond- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    ├── un- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── un- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── unus (Latin)
        └── oinos (Latin)

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