Synonyms of ersatz
8 similar words
Another word for ersatz is faux. Other synonyms of ersatz are inauthentic and fake.
Synonyms and similar words for ersatz
adjectiveAn inauthentic or inadequate substitute or imitation.
- fake
- fauxFake or artificial.
- imitation
- inauthenticNot authentic or genuine; spurious.
- knockoff
- rip-off
- gingerbread
nounSomething made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.
Meaning of ersatz
- adjective An inauthentic or inadequate substitute or imitation.
- noun Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.
ersatz in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ersatz
- What is another word for ersatz?
- Ersatz has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as faux, inauthentic and fake.
- What does ersatz mean?
- Ersatz means an inauthentic or inadequate substitute or imitation.
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