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unnatural

/ʌnˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl/
un · nat · u · ral
Adverb:unnaturally
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1

Contrary to the ordinary course of nature; abnormal or strange.

Example

"An unnatural silence fell over the forest just before the storm arrived."

2

Not existing in nature; produced or modified by human intervention rather than natural processes.

Example

"The candies were dyed a bright, unnatural shade of blue."

3

Lacking spontaneity or ease; forced, stiff, or affected in manner or behavior.

Example

"He gave an unnatural laugh to hide his nervousness during the interview."

4

Outrageously contrary to accepted standards of human decency, affection, or morality; monstrous.

Example

"The play depicts the unnatural cruelty of the tyrant toward his own family."

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• Rhymes for unnatural

• Nearby Words

unna
unnameable
unnamed
unnatural
unnaturally
unnaturalness
unnecessarily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'natural', which comes via Old French from the Latin 'naturalis', meaning 'by birth' or 'according to nature'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unnatural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unnatural
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