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inauthentically

[/ˌɪnɔːˈθɛntɪkli/]
adverb
inautenticamente
1. In a manner that lacks authenticity, genuineness, or originality; falsely or artificially
He spoke inauthentically about his experiences, exaggerating details to impress the audience.
Ele falou inautenticamente sobre suas experiências, exagerando detalhes para impressionar a audiência.
2. In a way that does not reflect true identity, culture, or character
The restaurant served inauthentically prepared Italian food that disappointed the critics.
O restaurante serviu comida italiana preparada inautenticamente que decepcionou os críticos.
Synonyms
artificiallyfalselydeceptivelyphonilyspuriouslycounterfeitly
Antonyms
authenticallygenuinelytruthfullysincerelynaturallylegitimately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
inautenticamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
inautenticamente
Standard European Portuguese usage
General
de forma inautêntica
Alternative periphrastic form used in both regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

ring false
not ring true
seem off
feel forced
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