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Meaning of Inauthentic
The primary meaning of "inauthentic" refers to something that is not genuine or real.
Etymology of Inauthentic
The word "inauthentic" originates from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and "authentic" derived from the Greek word "authentikos" meaning "original" or "genuine", with the word "authentic" entering the English language in the 17th century and "inauthentic" following later as its antonym.
Synonyms
artificial
fake
false
pretended
simulated
sham
spurious
bogus
counterfeit
unreal
insincere
untrustworthy
dishonest
deceitful
duplicitous
fraudulent
misleading
phony
unreal
affected
feigned
manufactured
constructed
fabricated
contrived
unreal
ungenuine
dishonest
untrue
mendacious
perfidious
treacherous
traitorous
disingenuous
hypocritical
double-dealing
two-faced
insincere
unfaithful
disloyal
Definitions
- Not genuine or real
- * Lacking in authenticity or veracity
- * Made or done in a way that is not honest or sincere
Usage Examples
- The painting was deemed inauthentic due to its inconsistent style and materials.
- * The company's inauthentic marketing campaign failed to resonate with their target audience.
- * The historian argued that the ancient artifact was inauthentic, created as a forgery to deceive collectors.