inauthentic

adjective

in·​au·​then·​tic ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈthen-tik How to pronounce inauthentic (audio)
: not authentic
inauthenticity noun

Examples of inauthentic in a Sentence

an inauthentic warbonnet that was probably made in an overseas factory a few months ago
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Some have claimed that the film’s portrayal of Mexico is inauthentic and lacks proper context and nuance around drug cartels. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Some users appreciated the lack of holes, seeing it as a practical advantage, while others criticized it as inauthentic. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 Nothing could sound, look or feel inauthentic, and that is a direct representation of who Jeff was. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025 There is potential for a flood of inauthentic accounts – AI bots – that exploit algorithmic and human vulnerabilities to monetize false and harmful content. Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inauthentic 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inauthentic was in 1860

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“Inauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauthentic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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