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untrue definition

un·true (un tro̵̅o̅′, un′tro̵̅o̅′)

adjective

  1. contrary to fact or truth; false or incorrect
  2. not agreeing with a standard, rule, or measure
  3. not faithful or loyal

Etymology: ME untrewe < OE untreowe; un-, not + treowe, true

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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