UNTRUTHFULLY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

untruthfully

adverb

Definition of untruthfully

as in deceitfully

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Recent Examples of untruthfully At issue was the question of how much say each municipality would have in allowing that new development, with opponents claiming untruthfully that the state wanted to mandate specific quotas for new homes. — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025

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Jacob goes to Isaac with this hairy disguise, deceitfully announces himself as Esau, and obtains his father’s blessing—much to the chagrin of his brother.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
To help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926.

— Tom Margenau, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026

Definition of deceitfully

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That means the person was falsely convicted and sentenced to death, but was later cleared of their crime and proven innocent.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Accusations of antisemitism have been leveled against several in Hollywood over recent years, in many cases, falsely used to describe those who criticize Israel’s attacks on Gaza.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of falsely

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Clocking in at 30 minutes, Williams’ Quartet La Jolla is a five-part work that politely utilizes dissonance and sometimes abstract rhythms.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Advertising was minimal, and displays of enthusiasm were politely discouraged.

— Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of politely

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How can a hiring manager tactfully verify where a candidate actually lives and plans to work without sounding accusatory or making assumptions based on their surroundings?

— Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
The most successful communicators can tactfully disagree with senior leaders without hurting their own reputation.

— Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026

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