untrue

Example Sentences

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Fernandes said Keane had put untrue "words in my mouth" on a recent podcast appearance and he hopes to contact the United legend to set him straight.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

His team says the accusations of favouritism are untrue and will be fought at every turn, but they cannot be helping.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

This in turn has facilitated scientific misconduct by a smaller number of scientists untrue to their calling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s because there’s a special, “what if” sort of grammar that kicks in when we talk about something that’s untrue.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner