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  2. /untrue

untrue

UK/.ʌn'tru:/US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Not in accordance with the facts; false; not faithful or loyal.

不真实的;虚假的;不忠实的

Root Breakdown

Native English
unnot, reversal
+
trueother
=untrue

Common Collocations

  • 1.completely untrue完全不真实
  • 2.entirely untrue彻底虚假
  • 3.patently untrue明显虚假

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The statement was completely untrue and damaging to his reputation.

  • 2.

    It is untrue that he abandoned his family; he remained devoted to them.

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