Unnatural (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm; "abnormal powers of concentration"; "abnormal amounts of rain"; "abnormal circumstances"; "an abnormal interest in food".
Classification
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Examples
- Her unnaturally loud laughter startled the neighbors in the middle of the night.
- The athletes were subjected to doping tests to check for unnatural enhancements to their performance.
- His interest in watching reruns of children's shows all day seemed unnatural to his parents.
- Her pale complexion looked unnatural after years of tanning under the tropical sun.
- Scientists debated the ethics of unnatural interventions that prolonged the human lifespan beyond the natural course.
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Meaning 2
Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's speech was filled with unnatural phrases that seemed designed to manipulate public opinion rather than express genuine thoughts.
- Her over-the-top praise of the mediocre movie came across as unnatural and insincere.
- The salesman's aggressive pitching style seemed unnatural and turned off potential customers.
- The newscaster's smile and laugh appeared unnatural as she reported on the serious news story.
- His awkward and unnatural laughter at the comedy show made it clear he wasn't really enjoying the jokes.
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Meaning 3
Not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature; "an unnatural death"; "the child's unnatural interest in death".
Classification
All adjective clusters.