false

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Visual representation of false

Adjective

falserComparative
falsestSuperlative
1

Not true or correct; wrong or inaccurate

The information in the report was false.

2

Artificial or fake; not genuine or real

She wore false eyelashes to the party.

3

Disloyal or treacherous; not faithful

He proved to be a false friend when he betrayed my trust.

4

Based on mistaken ideas or information

The theory was based on false assumptions.