inauthenticity

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɪnəˈθɛntɪsɪti/

KK: /ɪnɔˈθɛntɪsɪti/

noun

Definition

The condition of not being genuine or real; a lack of authenticity.

Example

The inauthenticity of the product was evident to the customers.

Conversation

I really can't stand inauthenticity in people.

I know what you mean; it feels so fake and exhausting.

Right? It's like, just be yourself already!

Exactly! Authenticity is way more appealing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

falseness

insincerity

counterfeit

Antonyms

authenticity

genuineness

truthfulness

Root Explanation

Inauthenticity → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "authenticus" (from Greek "authentikos", meaning genuine or real) and "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of being not genuine or not real.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') and 'genuine' ('authenticus') to remember that 'inauthenticity' means the quality of being not genuine.

Visually Confused Words

unauthenticity