Unfactual

Pronunciation: /ənˈfæktʃuəl/

Definitions of unfactual

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unfactual' describes something that is not based on facts or reality

Example Sentences

A1 The information in the tabloid was unfactual and misleading.

A2 She was spreading unfactual rumors about her coworker.

B1 It is important to fact-check news articles to avoid spreading unfactual information.

B2 The report was deemed unfactual and unreliable by experts.

C1 The author's unfactual claims were quickly debunked by researchers.

C2 The documentary was criticized for its unfactual representation of historical events.

Examples of unfactual in a Sentence

formal The report was deemed unfactual due to lack of credible sources.

informal Don't believe everything you read online, some of it is just unfactual.

slang That news article is totally unfactual, don't waste your time reading it.

figurative His excuses for being late were so unfactual, it was like he was speaking a different language.

Grammatical Forms of unfactual

• past tense: unfactualed
• plural: unfactualeds
• comparative: more unfactual
• superlative: most unfactual
• present tense: unfactualize
• future tense: will unfactualize
• perfect tense: have unfactualed
• continuous tense: is unfactualizing
• singular: unfactual
• positive degree: unfactual
• infinitive: to unfactualize
• gerund: unfactualling
• participle: unfactualed

Origin and Evolution of unfactual

First Known Use: 1891 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfactual' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'factual' meaning 'based on facts or reality'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'unfactual' has remained consistent in its meaning since its first known use in 1891, continuing to convey the idea of something that is not based on facts or reality.