Inauthentically: meaning, definitions and examples

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inauthentically

 

[ ɪnəˈθɛntɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a dishonest or insincere manner

Inauthentically means in a way that is not genuine or true, often characterized by deception or lack of sincerity. It refers to actions or behaviors that are not authentic or real.

Synonyms

deceptively, dishonestly, insincerely.

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Word Description / Examples
inauthentically

Similar to the first 'inauthentically,' it's used for actions or representations that are not true to the original or genuine, often in contexts involving personal authenticity and expression.

  • He lived inauthentically, always pretending to be someone he was not.
  • The speech came across inauthentically, lacking real emotion.
insincerely

This word suits situations where someone's words or actions are not genuine or heartfelt. It often implies a lack of true emotion or commitment.

  • She apologized insincerely, clearly not meaning it.
  • His compliments always felt insincerely given, as if he didn't really believe them.
dishonestly

Use this word when referring to actions or behaviors that involve lying, cheating, or being untruthful. It usually carries a strong negative connotation.

  • He acted dishonestly when he lied on his resume.
  • She was dishonestly taking credit for someone else's work.
deceptively

This word fits situations where actions or appearances are intentionally misleading or meant to deceive. It is often used to describe things that seem one way but are actually another.

  • The house looked deceptively small, but inside it was surprisingly spacious.
  • She spoke deceptively, leading him to believe everything was fine.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled inauthentically, trying to hide her true feelings.
  • He apologized inauthentically, without really meaning it.
  • The politician spoke inauthentically, trying to win over the crowd.
  • They inauthentically pretended to be interested in the conversation.
  • The salesperson inauthentically claimed the product was in high demand.

Translations

Translations of the word "inauthentically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inautenticamente

🇮🇳 असत्य रूप से

🇩🇪 unauthentisch

🇮🇩 tidak otentik

🇺🇦 неавтентично

🇵🇱 nieautentycznie

🇯🇵 偽って

🇫🇷 de manière inauthentique

🇪🇸 inauténticamente

🇹🇷 sahte olarak

🇰🇷 진실하지 않게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير أصيل

🇨🇿 neautenticky

🇸🇰 neautenticky

🇨🇳 不真实地

🇸🇮 neavtentično

🇮🇸 óekta

🇰🇿 шынайы емес түрде

🇬🇪 არასანდო

🇦🇿 qeyri-həqiqi şəkildə

🇲🇽 inauténticamente

Etymology

The word 'inauthentically' is derived from the root word 'authentic', which comes from the Late Latin word 'authenticus', meaning 'genuine' or 'original'. The prefix 'in-' is added to 'authentic' to create the opposite meaning, leading to the formation of 'inauthentic'. The concept of authenticity has been explored in philosophy, psychology, and sociology, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and genuine in interactions with others.

See also: authenticator, authenticity, inauthenticity, unauthentically, unauthenticated.