unnatural
word
/ənˈnætʃɝəɫ/
uhn-NA-chuh-ruhl
/ʌnnˈætʃəɹəl/
uhn-NA-chuh-ruhl
Definition
Something is 'unnatural' if it does not seem normal or usual for humans, nature, or a situation. It can describe things that seem strange, artificial, or forced.
Usage & Nuances
'Unnatural' can be neutral or negative, depending on context. Often used to express discomfort or suspicion. Common with 'act', 'smile', 'color', 'behavior'. Do not confuse with 'supernatural' (relating to magic or beyond nature).
Spanish: antinatural - poco naturalPortuguese (BR): antinatural - não naturalPortuguese (PT): antinatural - não naturalChinese (Simplified): 不自然 - 反常Chinese (Traditional): 不自然 - 反常Hindi: अप्राकृतिकArabic: غير طبيعيBengali: অস্বাভাবিক - কৃত্রিম - অস্বাভাবিক (প্রকৃতি বা আচরণ)Russian: неестественный - неприродный - ненормальныйJapanese: 不自然Vietnamese: không tự nhiên - giả tạoKorean: 부자연스러운 - 인위적인Turkish: doğal olmayan - yapayUrdu: غیر فطری - غیر قدرتی - مصنوعیIndonesian: tidak wajar - tidak alami - dibuat-buat
Example Sentences
The animal moved in an unnatural way.
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His smile felt a bit unnatural, like he was forcing it.
natural
Wearing sunglasses indoors seems unnatural to me.
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There was an unnatural silence after she spoke.
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Her voice sounded unnatural during the interview.
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This color looks unnatural on the walls.
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