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untrue

untrue

1 5.6
Not straight or level so parts do not fit
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈtru/
translation icon : desalineado

Examples

  • # # there was something untrue # # about that fabric # # between my ass and the pew.

    The Ten (2007)

  • (I especially found the living room untrue to expectations, whereas yours is exceedingly true to the movie!)

    Blog text (10)

  • The carpenter noticed that the frame was untrue, causing the door to not close properly.

  • During the inspection, the engineer pointed out that several walls were untrue, leading to structural issues.

  • The tailor measured the fabric carefully, but when sewn, the seams were untrue and didn't line up as expected.

Synonyms

wrong
vsuntrue
∞ 1.0

Not correct according to the facts or the answer

focuses on shape and alignment rather than error or rule breach
false
vsuntrue
715 1.0

Not true or correct

means physical misalignment rather than a factual untruth
inaccurate
vsuntrue
113 4.3

Not correct or exact, with mistakes

refers to physical misfit rather than general lack of precision
out of true
vsuntrue
  • Specialized
8.0

Uneven so parts do not fit or move smoothly

has identical meaning applying to surface or fitting alignment

Antonyms

true
261 1.0

Exactly aimed and hitting the intended point

How Even

true
261 1.0
level
1.0
straight
∞ 1.0
untrue
1 5.6
uneven
42 2.3
crooked
58 2.5
warped
1 5.1

Surface Forms

untrue positive

Morphology

untrue = true (semi-transparent) = un + true

Built from 'true' in the technical sense 'accurate/straight' used in crafts; the meaning 'not level or aligned' is domain-specific and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Untrue is built from un- 'not' and true, and in making things true can mean 'straight' or 'exact'. So when a surface or fitting is untrue, it is not level, not straight, or not fitting correctly.