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inauthentic

Pronunciation: [ˌɪnəˈθɛntɪk]

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Learn how to use inauthentic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when something is not genuine or real. If a product or piece of art is inauthentic, it means it is fake or not the original version.

Example

The museum displayed an authentic artifact from ancient Rome, and everyone admired its history.

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The watch he bought online turned out to be inauthentic and didn't work properly.

Example

How can you tell if an item is inauthentic?

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when someone is pretending to be something they are not. If a person is inauthentic, they are not being true to themselves or others.

Example

She was always authentic and shared her true feelings with her friends.

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He felt that the inauthentic behavior of his acquaintances made it hard to trust them.

Example

Why do some people act inauthentic around others?

How to pronounce inauthentic

Pronunciation: [ˌɪnəˈθɛntɪk]

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