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untruthful
adjective un·truth·ful \-ˈtrüth-fəl\
: not telling the truth : not truthful
Full Definition of UNTRUTHFUL
: not containing or telling the truth : false, inaccurate <an untruthful report>
— un·truth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— un·truth·ful·ness noun
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First Known Use of UNTRUTHFUL
circa 1843
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Synonym Discussion of UNTRUTHFUL
dishonest, deceitful, mendacious, untruthful mean unworthy of trust or belief. dishonest implies a willful perversion of truth in order to deceive, cheat, or defraud <a swindle usually involves two dishonest people>. deceitful usually implies an intent to mislead and commonly suggests a false appearance or double-dealing <the secret affairs of a deceitful spouse>. mendacious may suggest bland or even harmlessly mischievous deceit and when used of people often suggests a habit of telling untruths <mendacious tales of adventure>. untruthful stresses a discrepancy between what is said and fact or reality <an untruthful account of their actions>.
UNTRUTHFULLY Defined for Kids
untruthful
adjective un·truth·ful \ˌən-ˈtrüth-fəl\
Definition of UNTRUTHFUL for Kids
: not containing or telling the truth : false
— un·truth·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
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