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Definition of untruthful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

untruthful

adjective
 
/ʌnˈtruːθfl/
 
/ʌnˈtruːθfl/
Word Family
  • true adjective (≠ untrue)
  • truth noun
  • truthful adjective (≠ untruthful)
  • truthfully adverb
  • truly adverb
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  1. saying things that you know are not true opposite truthful
    • The allegations make her out to be untruthful.
    • an untruthful statement
    Topics Personal qualitiesc1
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