Definition

Not real or true; lacking authenticity or genuineness.

Example

The painting was found to be inauthentic, as it was a copy rather than an original.

Conversation

I really don't like that movie; it felt so inauthentic.

I know what you mean! The dialogues seemed forced.

Exactly! It's frustrating when films try to be deep but end up feeling inauthentic.

Totally! It ruins the experience when nothing feels real.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inauthentic → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "authenticus" (from Greek "authentikos", meaning genuine or real). The word "inauthentic" means not genuine or not real.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'genuine' ('authenticus') to remember that inauthentic means something that is not genuine.

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