inauthentic

adjective

in·​au·​then·​tic ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˈthen-tik 

: not authentic

inauthentic Thai food

inauthenticity

ˌi-ˌnȯ-ˌthen-ˈti-sə-tē 

-thən-

noun

Synonyms of inauthentic

• counterfeit
• fake
• false
• forged

Examples of inauthentic in a Sentence

an inauthentic warbonnet that was probably made in an overseas factory a few months ago

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, these applications often land as inauthentic and induce eye-rolling from those reviewing them. — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The social and political climate that initially made Oseman’s story feel inauthentic for some has now situated Heartstopper as a different kind of fantasy. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Both chains suffered from serving food that appeared both inauthentic and unappetizing, unable to compete with local offerings. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 July 2026

The redesign gutted the inauthentic interiors and added wood paneling, green leather banquettes, and terrazzo flooring. — Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inauthentic

• authentic