Unreal: meaning, definitions and examples

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unreal

[ ʌnˈrɪəl ]

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in the context of imagination

Not real or genuine; imaginary or fantastical.

Synonyms

fantastical, fictitious, imaginary, make-believe

Examples of usage

It was an unreal world where anything was possible.
The special effects in the movie were so unreal.
She had an unreal dream where she could fly.

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in the context of disbelief

Extremely good or impressive; surpassing the ordinary or normal.

Synonyms

amazing, extraordinary, incredible, remarkable

Examples of usage

The team's performance was unreal, they played exceptionally well.
Her talent for painting was unreal, she was a true artist.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irreal

🇮🇳 अवास्तविक

🇩🇪 unwirklich

🇮🇩 tidak nyata

🇺🇦 нереальний

🇵🇱 nierealny

🇯🇵 非現実的 (ひげんじつてき)

🇫🇷 irréel

🇪🇸 irreal

🇹🇷 gerçekdışı

🇰🇷 비현실적인

🇸🇦 غير واقعي

🇨🇿 nereálný

🇸🇰 nerealistický

🇨🇳 不真实的 (bù zhēnshí de)

🇸🇮 nerealen

🇮🇸 óraunverulegur

🇰🇿 шынайы емес

🇬🇪 არარეალური

🇦🇿 gerçək olmayan

🇲🇽 irreal

Word origin

The word 'unreal' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'real' meaning 'existing or occurring as fact; actual rather than imaginary'. The term has been used since the 16th century to denote something that is not real or genuine. Over time, 'unreal' has evolved to also describe something that is exceptionally good or impressive, going beyond the ordinary or normal.