Unauthentic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ə-ˈthen-tik/ un·au·then·tic

Meaning & Definition of Unauthentic

Unauthentic (adjective)

  1. not real, accurate, or sincere, not authentic, inauthentic

Unauthentic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud

    "trying to sell unauthentic autographs of American presidents"

    similar: bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, forged, inauthentic, phony, sham, snide, spurious
    related: artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, mimic, mock, simulated, substitute, synthetic, dummy, nonfunctioning, ornamental, cultured, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, misleading
    opposite: authentic, bona fide, genuine, real, unfaked
    near: natural, actual, true, valid

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unauthentic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unauthentic:

bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, forged, inauthentic, phony, sham, snide, spurious

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unauthentic

Words with the opposite meaning of Unauthentic:

authentic, bona fide, genuine, real, unfaked

Related Words for Unauthentic

artificial, factitious, imitation, man-made, mimic, mock, simulated, substitute, synthetic, dummy, nonfunctioning, ornamental, cultured, fabricated, manufactured, deceptive, delusive, misleading

Near Antonyms of Unauthentic

natural, actual, true, valid

Word Forms of Unauthentic

Derived words: unauthentically (adverb), unauthenticity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unauthentic

First known use: 1631

Frequently Asked Questions about Unauthentic

What does "Unauthentic" mean?

"Unauthentic" means not real, accurate, or sincere, not authentic, inauthentic. As an adjective, it is defined as: not real, accurate, or sincere, not authentic, inauthentic.

What is another word for "Unauthentic"?

Other words for "Unauthentic" include bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, forged, inauthentic, phony and sham. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unauthentic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unauthentic"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unauthentic". Common alternatives include bogus, counterfeit, fake, false, forged, inauthentic, phony, sham, snide and spurious.

What is the opposite of "Unauthentic"?

Antonyms of "Unauthentic" include authentic, bona fide, genuine, real and unfaked. Near antonyms include natural, actual, true and valid.

How do you use "Unauthentic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unauthentic" in a sentence: "trying to sell unauthentic autographs of American presidents".

Is "Unauthentic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unauthentic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unauthentic"?

"Unauthentic" is pronounced /ˌən-ə-ˈthen-tik/ and divided into syllables as un·au·then·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Unauthentic"?

First known use: 1631.