inauthentic
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnəˈθɛntɪk]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
He felt that the inauthentic behavior of his acquaintances made it hard to trust them.
Example
Why do some people act inauthentic around others?
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