die Unechtheit
Translation
inauthenticity, fakeness, spuriousness, insincerity
Examples
Die Unechtheit ihres Lächelns war offensichtlich.
The inauthenticity of her smile was obvious.
Man warf dem Dokument Unechtheit vor.
The document was accused of being a fake.
Grammar Patterns
the Unechtheit ((of sth.)) the inauthenticity of sth. The inauthenticity of the painting was quickly recognized.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Falschheit, Künstlichkeit; Antonyms: Echtheit, Authentizität
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + echt (real, genuine) + the suffix -heit (-ness). Literally 'un-real-ness'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' negates 'echt' (real). The '-heit' suffix turns it into an abstract noun, like '-ness' in English.