un·au·then·tic
| \ ˌən-ə-ˈthen-tik
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Definition of unauthentic
: not real, accurate, or sincere : not authentic : inauthentic
an unauthentic document unauthentic ingredients
Other Words from unauthentic
unauthentically
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ˌən-ə-ˈthen-ti-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
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adverb
unauthenticity
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ˌən-ˌȯ-ˌthen-ˈti-sə-tē
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noun
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noun
Synonyms & Antonyms for unauthentic
Synonyms
- bogus,
- counterfeit,
- fake,
- false,
- forged,
- inauthentic,
- phony
- (also phoney),
- queer,
- sham,
- snide,
- spurious
Antonyms
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“Unauthentic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unauthentic. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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