Inauthentic
/ˌɪnɔːˈθentɪk/adjective
Not genuine or not original.
The painting is inauthentic, it's a copy of the original
Often appears as...
- inauthentic document
- inauthentic artifact
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Art and Copies
Use 'inauthentic' to describe art or items that are not original works but copies.
This sculpture is inauthentic; it's merely a replica.
Pro Tip 2/3Consumer Caution
'Inauthentic' signals to consumers that a product may not be trustworthy.
Be careful when buying online, as the goods might be inauthentic.
Pro Tip 3/3Authenticity Value
'Inauthentic' suggests that there's high value placed on authenticity in that context.
Collectors scorn inauthentic memorabilia as they value true history.
Compare with
counterfeitdeceptivefakefalsefraudulentinsincerephoneypretentious
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