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

Marketers have long used inauthentic social media posts to boost visibility, but the rise of chatbots has opened a new front. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026

For graduates pessimistic about AI’s implications for the labor market, claims professing its value feel inauthentic. — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inauthentic

• authentic