false
Comparative
more false
Superlative
most false
1
not according to reality or facts
- He made a false claim about his achievements to impress others.
- He presented a false document as evidence in the court case.
- He shared false information without verifying its accuracy.
- She received a false promise that was never fulfilled.
- She received false advice that led to negative consequences.
Antonyms:
2
made to resemble something real
- The museum displayed a false artifact mistaken for an ancient relic.
- She wore false eyelashes to enhance her look.
- The detective quickly spotted the false passport.
- The store was selling false designer handbags at a high price.
3
(of a person) betraying trust or loyalty
- The false friend abandoned him when things got tough, showing no loyalty.
- A false companion will always put their own interests above yours, even at your expense.
- The false friend betrayed their trust, spreading lies to everyone in their circle.
- He had been a false lover, promising commitment but never following through.
Synonyms:
4
(of a musical note or sound) not accurate or true to the intended pitch
- The singer hit a false note during the chorus, throwing off the harmony.
- Her voice wavered and produced a false pitch in the middle of the performance.
- The violin's string was slightly loose, causing a false tone throughout the piece.
- He cringed at the false notes in the piano's melody, knowing it needed tuning.
- The false pitch in the saxophone solo distracted from the rest of the jazz ensemble.
5
intended to mislead or deceive
- Advertisements for miracle diets often create a false sense of hope.
- The alarm provided a false sense of security, as it was easily disabled.
- The map's inaccuracies gave travelers a false sense of direction.
- His calm demeanor gave everyone a false impression that he was unaffected by the bad news.