untruly

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Men who see that a degree proves very little, but who do not look much further, are apt most untruly to undervalue the whole system and studies of the University.

From The Contemporary Review, January 1883 Vol 43, No. 1 by Various

Now I can think as once my father thought, If tales of him are not untruly told-- Tales that were ne'er so credible as now, When I am stumbling where my father fell.

From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim

He thought, truly or untruly, that Fox had betrayed him, and he intended to try and do without treachery.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose

Such treaties did they cite, and not untruly; for by one shameful compact, you bartered the glories of Blenheim for the traffic in blood.

From Thoughts on African Colonization by Garrison, William Lloyd

Maurice thought, not untruly, that there was something odd in his tone.

From Brooke's Daughter A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline