Unauthentic

Pronunciation: /ˌənəˈθɛntɪk/

Definitions of unauthentic

adjective not authentic; not genuine; fake

Example Sentences

A1 The fake designer handbag was unauthentic.

A2 The painting was deemed unauthentic by art experts.

B1 The forged signature on the document made it unauthentic.

B2 The singer's unauthentic accent was criticized by fans.

C1 The historian uncovered evidence proving the artifact was unauthentic.

C2 The scientist's unauthentic data led to the rejection of their research paper.

Examples of unauthentic in a Sentence

formal The painting was deemed unauthentic by art experts.

informal I heard that the designer bags being sold on the street are unauthentic.

slang Don't buy those sneakers, they're totally unauthentic.

figurative Her smile seemed unauthentic, like she was forcing it.

Grammatical Forms of unauthentic

• past tense: unauthenticated
• plural: unauthentics
• comparative: less authentic
• superlative: least authentic
• present tense: unauthenticates
• future tense: will unauthenticate
• perfect tense: has unauthenticated
• continuous tense: is unauthenticating
• singular: unauthentic
• positive degree: authentic
• infinitive: to unauthenticate
• gerund: unauthenticating
• participle: unauthenticated

Origin and Evolution of unauthentic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unauthentic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'authentic' meaning 'genuine'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unauthentic' has been used to describe something that is not genuine or original, often used in reference to art, literature, or products.