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Unauthentically: meaning, definitions and examples

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unauthentically

[ ˌənɔːˈθɛntɪkli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

used to describe something that is not genuine or original

Not in an authentic or genuine manner; in a way that is not true to the original form or nature.

Synonyms

falsely, inauthentically, spuriously.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unauthentically	Use this word when something is not genuine or true to its original form, particularly in cultural or artistic contexts. The artifact was presented unauthentically, with modern materials replacing the original ones. The story was told unauthentically, losing its traditional essence.
falsely	This word is appropriate when something is presented or stated as true, but is actually incorrect or misleading. The word often carries a negative connotation. He was falsely accused of the crime. The information was falsely reported in the news.
inauthentically	Similar to 'unauthentically', this word is used when referring to something that lacks genuineness or truthfulness, often in contexts involving personal behavior or representation. She behaved inauthentically, trying to impress her new colleagues. The painting was inauthentically reproduced, not capturing the original artist's style.
spuriously	This word is used when something is falsely attributed, lacking authenticity or validity. It's often used in formal contexts such as legal or academic discussions. The document was spuriously attributed to an ancient philosopher. The data was spuriously manipulated to fit the hypothesis.

Examples of usage

He unauthentically copied the famous painting and tried to pass it off as his own.
She unauthentically claimed to have written the novel, but it was later revealed that she had plagiarized it.
The actor unauthentically portrayed the character, failing to capture the essence of the role.
The singer unauthentically lip-synced the entire concert, disappointing the audience.
The restaurant unauthentically advertised itself as serving traditional cuisine, but the dishes were far from authentic.

Translations

Translations of the word "unauthentically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inauthenticamente

🇮🇳 अनधिकृत रूप से

🇩🇪 unauthentisch

🇮🇩 tidak autentik

🇺🇦 неавтентично

🇵🇱 nieautentycznie

🇯🇵 非正当な形で

🇫🇷 inauthentiquement

🇪🇸 no auténticamente

🇹🇷 gerçek olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비인증적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مصدق

🇨🇿 neautenticky

🇸🇰 neautenticky

🇨🇳 不真实地

🇸🇮 neavtentno

🇮🇸 ótrúlegt

🇰🇿 нақты емес

🇬🇪 არავართულად

🇦🇿 həqiqətən olmadan

🇲🇽 no auténticamente

Etymology

The word 'unauthentically' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'authentically', which comes from the Latin word 'authenticus' meaning 'original, genuine'. The concept of authenticity has long been valued in various fields such as art, literature, and performance, where originality and genuineness hold significant importance.