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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There is potential for a flood of inauthentic accounts – AI bots – that exploit algorithmic and human vulnerabilities to monetize false and harmful content. Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025 But as Karla Sofía Gascón took the stage for a speech about self-actualization, the internet flamed the Netflix movie for what many called an inauthentic portrayal of Mexican culture and trans experience. Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025 Consistently delivering on your promises builds trust and fosters loyalty, both of which are critical in competitive markets and noteworthy in an internet full of virtue-signaling and inauthentic corporate communication. 8. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Monthly deactivations of inauthentic accounts have more than doubled compared to 2023, with all of that year's deactivations already being surpassed by July 2024. David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inauthentic 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Jan. 2025.

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