untruth
noun
the state or character of being untrue.
untruths
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pluralof untruth.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The untruths, mischaracterizations, and revisionist history in your email paint a completely misleading narrative,” Shotwell told the Journal in a statement in 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
He could be in a police interview room, rather than under the TV lights, and the consequences of any untruths will be much more serious.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Whether any of the campaign’s untruths make a lasting impression on voters depends on many factors, including whether they become the subject of ads, a memorable debate moment or a campaign trail meme, Jamieson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
It would never come into their heads to fabricate colossal untruths, and they would not believe others could have the impudence to distort the truth so infamously.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2023
She informed me that nosy Frau Henkel has been gossiping untruths on our doorstep.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
