unreality

[uhn-ree-al-i-tee]

noun

plural

unrealities 

1. lack of reality; quality of being unreal.

   the unreality of dreams.

2. something that is unreal, invalid, imaginary, or illusory.

   She appeared to be living in a world of unrealities.

3. incompetence or impracticality, especially in everyday matters.

unreality

/ ˌʌnrɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or state of being unreal, fanciful, or impractical

2. something that is unreal

Word History and Origins

Origin of unreality¹

First recorded in 1745–55; un- ¹ + reality

Example Sentences

There is, though, an anachronistic unreality to all of this.

From Los Angeles Times

The High Court ultimately described some of his submissions as having a "distinct air of unreality".

From BBC

"Mr Bridgen's case as pleaded and evidenced so far does not have an obvious quality of unreality," she said.

From BBC

Impressively, “Grand Tour” illuminates the artificiality of its trappings while honoring them, tapping into our collective acceptance of the “reality” of cinema’s unreality.

From Los Angeles Times

America’s addiction to fable over fact and common sense has brought us closer to the superhero’s unreality, minus the powered-up vigilantes.

From Salon

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