UNTRUTH Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

untruth

noun

ˌən-ˈtrüth

Definition of untruth

as in delusion

a false idea or belief their argument rests on a fundamental untruth which has long been discredited

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truth
verity

as in lie

a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive the Web site is rife with untruths and misleading information

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as in deception

the quality or state of being false there is an element of untruth in all forms of art: works of art provide only a semblance of reality

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Recent Examples of untruth But in the popular imagination, untruths persist that should be corrected. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 June 2026 We were lied on in our statement and lied on again, and even in the apology, there was untruth. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 Most of the papers featuring naked women and naked untruths belonged to Rupert Murdoch. — Andrew O’Hagan, New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2026 His newest book makes such fact-finding a key theme, demonstrating the instability of a political system grounded in untruth—and investigating how populist leaders can wield that for their own ends. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for untruth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untruth

Noun

In a number of wrongful death lawsuits, ChatGPT is blamed for driving users to experience harmful delusions and, in some cases, to commit suicide.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
But a line like that also fleshes out the head-in-the-stratosphere delusions of everyone here.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of delusion

Noun

Hosted by Alan Cumming, the social deduction game follows a group of contestants (who are sometimes celebrities) engaging in a Mafia or Werewolf-style game of deception.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
With shifting alliances and deception, only the most calculating player will survive to win it all, per the logline.

— Peter White, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of deception

Noun

Then on Wednesday morning, Luna reunited with her owners thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, capping a survival tale that required avoiding bears and coyotes while locating enough sustenance and shelter.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
That level of control precluded a Vatican media operation from spinning tall tales as occurred during John Paul's reign.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of tale

Noun

Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt.

— Sue Brightman, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025

Definition of deceptiveness

Noun

After the boutique’s statement, Clarkson doubled down on her claims on her Instagram stories with photos featuring a price tag on the bird that contradicted the shop’s first statement.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Some economists, including researchers at the Minneapolis Fed, argue the data don’t tell such a clean story.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026