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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As Matt and Sal try to find ways not to tell Scorsese his Jonestown movie is a no-go, the director calls them out for being inauthentic. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025 This tendency ultimately alienates employees and fosters an inauthentic workplace culture. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 A lot of people be inauthentic in trying to make a moment. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025 Similarly, a personal brand that changes too frequently can feel inauthentic. Rhett Power, Forbes, 9 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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