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UNTRUE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful
Example:
when lovers prove untrue
Synonyms:
false; untrue
Classified under:
Similar:
inconstant (likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not accurately fitted; not level
Example:
off-level floors and untrue doors and windows
Synonyms:
out of true; untrue
Classified under:
Similar:
uneven (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Not true to an obligation or trust
Example:
is untrue to his highest opportunity and duty
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
unfaithful (not true to duty or obligation or promises)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Not according with the facts
Example:
unfortunately the statement was simply untrue
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
false (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)
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