unnatural
Americanadjective
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contrary to the laws or course of nature.
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at variance with the character or nature of a person, animal, or plant.
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at variance with what is normal or to be expected.
the unnatural atmosphere of the place.
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lacking human qualities or sympathies; monstrous; inhuman.
an obsessive and unnatural hatred.
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not genuine or spontaneous; artificial or contrived.
a stiff, unnatural manner.
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Obsolete. lacking a valid or natural claim; illegitimate.
adjective
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contrary to nature; abnormal
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not in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour or right and wrong
unnatural love
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uncanny; supernatural
unnatural phenomena
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affected or forced
an unnatural manner
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inhuman or monstrous; wicked
an unnatural crime
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obsolete illegitimate
Other Word Forms
- unnaturally adverb
- unnaturalness noun
Etymology
Origin of unnatural
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; un- 1, natural
Example Sentences
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"It felt very unnatural for me, to think: 'Hold on, I need to slow down'."
From BBC
Still, it would be hard to object to anyone pursuing initiatives to get unnatural additives out of the food supply or trying to ensure that the country is eating well.
From Salon
Look no further than iconic horror films like “Cloverfield” or “The Ring,” where glitches signify the presence of something unnatural and malicious.
Mom asked in a shrill, unnatural voice Jonah was sure he’d never heard her use before.
From Literature
Across the state, the annual cash payments were not associated with an increase in serious traumatic injuries or deaths from unnatural causes in the short term.
From Science Daily
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