Irreality (Noun)
Meaning
The state of being insubstantial or imaginary; not existing objectively or in fact.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The fantastical world of the novel was a realm of irreality, where gravity and time worked differently.
- The politician's promises of utopia were dismissed as a fantasy, a mere irreality with no basis in reality.
- The dreamlike quality of the film's narrative added to its sense of irreality, making it difficult to discern what was real and what was not.
- The concept of a perfect society is often seen as an irreality, a goal that is impossible to achieve in practice.
- The virtual reality game created a sense of irreality, transporting players to a world that was both familiar and strange.