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Untruthful: meaning, definitions and examples

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untruthful

 

[ ʌnˈtruːθfʊl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a conversation

Not expressing or uttering the truth.

Synonyms

deceitful, dishonest, false.

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Word Description / Examples
untruthful

Used to describe someone who does not tell the truth or statements that are not true, usually in a general or mild context.

  • She was untruthful about where she had been last night
  • His untruthful remarks caused a misunderstanding
dishonest

Describes someone who lies, cheats, or steals; generally used for moral or ethical judgments.

  • The employee was fired for being dishonest about his work hours
  • She was dishonest with her friends about her involvement
deceitful

Describes someone who intentionally deceives or misleads others, often in a manipulative or harmful way. This term has a stronger negative connotation.

  • The deceitful salesman tricked many customers into buying defective products
  • He engaged in deceitful behavior to gain her trust
false

Refers to something that is untrue or incorrect, often used for statements, beliefs, or claims.

  • The news report turned out to be false
  • He spread false information about the company

Examples of usage

  • He was caught being untruthful about his whereabouts last night.
  • The witness's untruthful testimony led to the wrong person being accused.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Not in accordance with fact or reality; false or erroneous.

Synonyms

false, inaccurate, incorrect.

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Word Description / Examples
untruthful

Used when someone intentionally provides false information. This word has a negative connotation, implying deceit.

  • The witness was untruthful during the trial.
  • She gave an untruthful account of what happened.
incorrect

Used when something is simply wrong, especially in educational or factual contexts. It can range from mildly to severely wrong.

  • Your answer to question 5 is incorrect.
  • The instructions were incorrect and caused confusion.
inaccurate

Refers to something that lacks correctness or precision. Often used in contexts where details or measurements are involved.

  • The map was inaccurate and led us the wrong way.
  • The report was full of inaccurate data.
false

Applies to information or statements that are not true or valid. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

  • The rumors about her were completely false.
  • He was accused of giving false information to the police.

Examples of usage

  • The article contained untruthful information about the company's financial status.
  • His untruthful statements were quickly debunked by the experts.

Translations

Translations of the word "untruthful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falso

🇮🇳 झूठा (jhootha)

🇩🇪 unwahr

🇮🇩 tidak jujur

🇺🇦 неправдивий

🇵🇱 nieprawdziwy

🇯🇵 嘘つき (usotsuki)

🇫🇷 mensonger

🇪🇸 falso

🇹🇷 doğru olmayan

🇰🇷 거짓된 (geojitdoen)

🇸🇦 كاذب (kāḏib)

🇨🇿 nepravdivý

🇸🇰 nepravdivý

🇨🇳 不真实的 (bù zhēnshí de)

🇸🇮 nelažniv

🇮🇸 ósannur

🇰🇿 жалған

🇬🇪 მცდარი (mcdari)

🇦🇿 yalançı

🇲🇽 falso

Etymology

The word 'untruthful' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'truthful' meaning 'telling the truth'. Over time, the word has been used to describe situations or individuals that are not honest or accurate in their statements.

See also: truthful, truthfully, truthfulness, untruth, untruthfully, untruthfulness, untruths.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,402, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.