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unnatural

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈnætʃɝəɫ// UK //ʌnnˈætʃəɹəl// un·nat·u·ral Vulgar

adj. different from what you expect in nature or in normal human behavior. It often describes something that feels strange, forced, or not quite right.

adj. contrary to the laws or course of nature; lacking spontaneity or appearing artificial. Often carries a negative moral or aesthetic judgment depending on the context.


SIMPLE

The bright green color of the river looked unnatural.

CONTEXTUAL

He spoke in an unnatural, high-pitched voice that made everyone in the room feel slightly uncomfortable.

COMPLEX

The rapid growth of the city created an unnatural landscape where concrete towers stood in stark, jarring contrast to the surrounding ancient forest.

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Origin

From Middle English unnatural, unnaturel, equivalent to un- + natural.

Usage

Commonly used both attributively before a noun and predicatively after linking verbs like 'seem' or 'look'.

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