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
Composed of the prefix un- (not) + echt (real, genuine) + the suffix -heit (-ness). It literally means 'un-real-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'un-authentic-ness'. The 'un-' prefix negates 'echt' (authentic/real).