inauthentic

American  

[in-aw-then-tik] / ˌɪn ɔˈθɛn tɪk /

adjective

1. not authentic.

   inauthentic Indian jewelry mass-produced in a factory.

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inauthentic British  

/ ˌɪnɔːˈθɛntɪk /

adjective

1. not authentic; false

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Other Word Forms

• inauthentically adverb
• inauthenticity noun

Etymology

Origin of inauthentic

First recorded in 1855–60; in- ³ + authentic

Example Sentences

One of the most damaging claims from the eldest son is that behind the Beckhams' carefully curated image are inauthentic relationships.

From BBC

Meta has rules against “coordinated inauthentic behavior” but it’s not clear whether Lincoln Media’s websites would cross that line.

From Los Angeles Times

I could tell they were scared to have others see it because I’m sure it’s hard to write something like that and not make it corny or inauthentic.

From Los Angeles Times

While that has declined due to Musk’s dropping of safeguards, journalists remain among those potentially most impacted by inauthentic accounts.

From Salon

In her own words, the goalkeeper says it simply would've felt "inauthentic" to not go public with something that is "so important" to her.

From BBC