untruthfully
|un/truth/ful/ly|
B2
/ʌnˈtruːθfəli/
(untruthful)
not truthful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untruthfully' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'truthful', which comes from 'truth'.
Historical Evolution
'Untruthful' evolved from the Old English word 'trēowþ', meaning 'faith, fidelity, loyalty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not faithful or loyal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not truthful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not truthful or honest.
He spoke untruthfully about his whereabouts.
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