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unnatural
[ uhn-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl ]
adjective
- contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- at variance with the character or nature of a person, animal, or plant.
- at variance with what is normal or to be expected:
the unnatural atmosphere of the place.
- lacking human qualities or sympathies; monstrous; inhuman:
an obsessive and unnatural hatred.
- not genuine or spontaneous; artificial or contrived:
a stiff, unnatural manner.
- Obsolete. lacking a valid or natural claim; illegitimate.
unnatural
/ -ˈnætʃrəl; ʌnˈnætʃərəl /
adjective
- contrary to nature; abnormal
- not in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour or right and wrong
unnatural love
- uncanny; supernatural
unnatural phenomena
- affected or forced
an unnatural manner
- inhuman or monstrous; wicked
an unnatural crime
- obsolete.illegitimate
Derived Forms
- unˈnaturally, adverb
- unˈnaturalness, noun
Other Words From
- un·natu·ral·ly adverb
- un·natu·ral·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of unnatural1
Example Sentences
If you were considering a dramatic change to your appearance, such as dying your hair a loud and unnatural color, there is no time like the present.
The unnatural rule, who is making those rules?
So when, in the early hours of Nov. 4, even many members of his own campaign began agreeing that Biden seemed the likely winner, Trump took that twisted “logic” to its unnatural conclusion.
The hearings at Birmingham and Solihull Coroner's Court will determine whether Paterson's patients died an unnatural death as a result of his treatment.
Coroner Graeme Hughes said, because both deaths appeared "unnatural", further investigation and inquests would be held.
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