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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"This has convinced me to write down my own thoughts and memories, once and for all," he said, adding many opinions were "based on untruths that have become accepted over time".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
“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
"Incendiary untruths can and have led to serious physical harm," Judge Engoron said on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2023
He interrupted Ms. Welker more than a dozen times, intimidatingly ignoring her questions, disavowing her right to direct the conversation, and shamelessly repeating lies and untruths.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2023
Oh, the wicked liar, oh, the shameless untruths she was telling!
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
