Dictionary definition of ersatz

1. The company's ersatz marketing campaign failed to resonate with consumers.
2. The ersatz castle was built to look like a medieval fortress, but was actually a modern tourist attraction.
3. The chef used an ersatz ingredient in the recipe to make up for the lack of the real thing.
4. The ersatz chocolate bar tasted nothing like the real thing, lacking the rich flavor of genuine cocoa.
5. His ersatz leadership style failed to inspire the team, unlike the original leader's charismatic approach.
6. The ersatz silk scarf felt scratchy and uncomfortable compared to the original's luxurious texture.
7. The ersatz artwork was a poor imitation, lacking the depth and emotion of the original masterpiece.
8. Their ersatz holiday decorations couldn't capture the festive spirit as well as the original ones.
9. The ersatz leather sofa began to peel and crack, unlike the durability of genuine leather.
10. The ersatz coffee substitute left a bitter aftertaste, far from the delightful flavor of freshly brewed coffee.
11. The ersatz cheese tasted surprisingly similar to the real thing.
12. She found an ersatz solution to the missing ingredient.
13. The ersatz fire in the fireplace gave off no heat.
14. He had an ersatz sense of confidence that fooled no one.
15. The ersatz perfume smelled nothing like the original.
16. The ersatz currency was used during the wartime shortage.
17. The ersatz designer handbag was a convincing imitation.
18. She had an ersatz sense of nostalgia for a time she never experienced.
19. The ersatz knight costume was made from cardboard.
20. They used ersatz sugar in their diet to reduce calories.