Unreality Meaning in English
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Definition
A state or feeling in which things do not seem real or true, as if you are dreaming or the situation is imaginary.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary; often used to describe dreamlike or surreal experiences. Commonly paired with words like 'sense of', 'feeling of', or to describe atmosphere ('a sense of unreality'). Not used for obviously imaginary things (like cartoons), but for things that feel strangely unreal even though they are real.
Example Sentences
After the accident, she felt a strong unreality for hours.
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The movie created a strange unreality that made people feel nervous.
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I was filled with unreality when I heard the unexpected news.
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There was an air of unreality in the empty streets after the storm.
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He described the whole experience as a blur of unreality and confusion.
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Sometimes, waking up early feels like stepping into unreality until I have my coffee.
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