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untrue
adjective un·true \-ˈtrü\
: not true
: not loyal to someone or something : not honest
Full Definition of UNTRUE
1
: not faithful : disloyal
2
: not according with a standard of correctness : not level or exact
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First Known Use of UNTRUE
before 12th century
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adjective un·true \ˌən-ˈtrü\
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