Inauthentic

Pronunciation: /ɪnəˈθɛntɪk/

Definitions of inauthentic

adjective describing something as not authentic or genuine

Example Sentences

A1 The cheap knockoff purse was inauthentic.

A2 The tourist was disappointed to find that the souvenir was inauthentic.

B1 The artist was criticized for creating inauthentic replicas of famous paintings.

B2 The historian discovered that the ancient artifact was inauthentic, casting doubt on its origins.

C1 The politician's inauthentic smile did not fool the public.

C2 The author's inauthentic portrayal of the characters made the novel less believable.

Examples of inauthentic in a Sentence

formal The art critic described the painting as inauthentic, noting inconsistencies in the artist's style.

informal I can tell that the signature on this watch is inauthentic, it's definitely a knock-off.

slang That apology seemed so inauthentic, I could tell they didn't really mean it.

figurative Her smile looked inauthentic, like she was forcing it for the camera.

Grammatical Forms of inauthentic

• past tense: inauthenticated
• plural: inauthentics
• comparative: more inauthentic
• superlative: most inauthentic
• present tense: inauthenticates
• future tense: will inauthenticate
• perfect tense: has inauthenticated
• continuous tense: is inauthenticating
• singular: inauthentic
• positive degree: authentic
• infinitive: inauthenticate
• gerund: inauthenticating
• participle: inauthenticated

Origin and Evolution of inauthentic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inauthentic' originated from the Latin word 'inauthenticus', which is a combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'authenticus' meaning 'genuine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'inauthentic' has retained its original meaning of not being genuine or real, but has also taken on additional connotations related to lack of originality or sincerity.