Unauthentic (Adjective)
Meaning
False or fake; not what it appears to be; "a spurious work of art".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The antique dealer was found to be selling unauthentic artifacts to unsuspecting collectors for inflated prices.
- She had no idea the designer handbag she bought online was unauthentic and essentially worthless.
- His arrogant attitude and fake grin made him seem completely unauthentic as a motivational speaker.
- The museum removed the unauthentic painting from display after an expert confirmed it was created long after the original artist's death.
- The police investigation discovered that the charity organization was actually an unauthentic front for money laundering.