Definitions

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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"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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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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