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unnatural

[uhn-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl] / ʌnˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl /
ADJECTIVE
not regular; artificial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal bizarre incredible odd outlandish outrageous perverse preposterous stilted strange unusual
STRONG
affected
WEAK
aberrant anomalous assumed concocted contrary contrived ersatz extraordinary fabricated factitious false feigned forced freakish freaky imitation insincere irregular labored made-up make believe perverted phony pseudo put on staged stiff strained studied supernatural synthetic theatrical unaccountable uncanny unconforming unorthodox
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common familiar normal reasonable regular sensible standard usual
WEAK
acceptable genuine natural real

Example Sentences

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Joe Gomez is forced to come out into an unnatural position.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

While those musicals were entertaining, the idea that someone just breaks into a song or dance was unnatural and sometimes ridiculous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But it felt gross and unnatural to ask for cash.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

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 • Feb. 19, 2026

I was not very eager to do it, partly because I was tired, and partly because it seemed strange and unnatural.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien