factitious

/ˌfæktɪˈʃuːʃəs/; /ˌfæktɪˈtɪʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not genuine or natural; artificially created or produced

“The factitious smile on the actress’s face was noticeable.”

2. noun

something that is not genuine or natural; an artificial or manufactured thing

“The factitious atmosphere of the party made it difficult to relax.”

Synonyms

  • artificial
  • false
  • spurious

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • natural