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Synonyms & Similar Words
genuineness
sincerity
honesty
truthfulness
legitimacy
validity
accuracy
reliability
dependability
trustworthiness
credibility
faithfulness
loyalty
devotion
dedication
commitment
realism
naturalness
spontaneity
unaffectedness
simplicity
humility
modesty
unpretentiousness
straightforwardness
candor
frankness
openness
transparency
integrity
uprightness
righteousness
morality
ethics
principles
values
virtue
rectitude
probity
honor
decency
Meaning of Authenticity
The quality of being genuine or real
Definitions
- The quality of being genuine or real
- * The quality of being authentic, or of having a claimed or apparent character, quality, or origin
Etymology of Authenticity
The word "authenticity" comes from the Latin "authenticus", meaning "original, genuine", which is derived from the Greek "αὐθέντης" (authentēs), meaning "author, doer"
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is genuine or real
Example Uses
- The artist's authenticity was questioned when it was discovered that her paintings were created by someone else
- * The company's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility adds to its authenticity as a responsible business
- * The historic building's authenticity was preserved during the renovation process
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
artificiality
insincerity
dishonesty
falseness
illegitimacy
invalidity
inaccuracy
unreliability
undependability
untrustworthiness
discredibility
faithlessness
disloyalty
indifference
detachment
pretentiousness
affectedness
complexity
arrogance
pretension
dishonesty
hypocrisy
deceit
duplicity
falsity
mendacity