untrue

Example Sentences

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He said it was all untrue, and in a bid to clear his name, launched a high-profile legal battle.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

I don’t think it’s untrue to say that most people right now feel helpless, at least to some degree.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

That was a difficult moment for Jonas, who says the harsh response involved untrue statements about his character and intentions, “I have always stood for community,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“It’s not just that I don’t like prom. I also don’t like people who like prom,” I explained, although this was, in point of fact, untrue.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green