Unnatural: meaning, definitions and examples
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unnatural
[ ˌʌnˈnætʃərəl ]
behavior
Not conforming to the usual or natural way of behaving. Synonyms include artificial, affected, and contrived.
Synonyms
affected, artificial, contrived
Examples of usage
- Her smile seemed forced and unnatural.
- His movements were stiff and unnatural.
- The actor's performance felt unnatural to the audience.
environment
Not existing in nature or created by humans. Synonyms include man-made, synthetic, and fabricated.
Synonyms
fabricated, man-made, synthetic
Examples of usage
- The plastic flowers looked unnatural in the garden.
- The artificial turf felt unnatural beneath their feet.
manner
In a way that is not natural or usual. Synonyms include unnaturally, artificially, and awkwardly.
Synonyms
artificially, awkwardly, unnaturally
Examples of usage
- She smiled unnaturally when she saw him.
- He moved his arm unnaturally to reach the top shelf.
Translations
Translations of the word "unnatural" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não natural
- antinatural
- artificial
🇮🇳 अप्राकृतिक
- अस्वाभाविक
- कृत्रिम
🇩🇪 unnatürlich
🇮🇩 tidak alami
🇺🇦 неприродний
🇵🇱 nienaturalny
🇯🇵 不自然 (ふしぜん)
🇫🇷 non naturel
🇪🇸 no natural
- antinatural
- artificial
🇹🇷 doğal olmayan
🇰🇷 부자연스러운
🇸🇦 غير طبيعي
🇨🇿 nepřirozený
🇸🇰 neprirodzený
🇨🇳 不自然 (bù zìrán)
🇸🇮 nenaraven
🇮🇸 ónáttúrulegur
🇰🇿 табиғи емес
🇬🇪 არაბუნებრივი
🇦🇿 təbiətə uyğun olmayan
🇲🇽 no natural
- antinatural
- artificial
Word origin
The word 'unnatural' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'natural' which comes from the Latin word 'naturalis'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe something that is not in accordance with the laws of nature or usual behavior.
See also: naturalism, naturalist, naturalistic, naturalize, naturalness, supernatural, unnaturally.