unnatural

[uhn-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl] / ʌnˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl /

ADJECTIVE

not regular; artificial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal bizarre incredible odd outlandish outrageous perverse preposterous stilted strange unusual

STRONG

affected

WEAK

aberrant anomalous assumed concocted contrary contrived ersatz extraordinary fabricated factitious false feigned forced freakish freaky imitation insincere irregular labored made-up make believe perverted phony pseudo put on staged stiff strained studied supernatural synthetic theatrical unaccountable uncanny unconforming unorthodox

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common familiar normal reasonable regular sensible standard usual

WEAK

acceptable genuine natural real

Example Sentences

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Across the state, the annual cash payments were not associated with an increase in serious traumatic injuries or deaths from unnatural causes in the short term.

From Science Daily

A 'hard way' spin is one done from the opposite edge of the natural spinning edge, considered the 'unnatural' direction for a trick.

From BBC

Even though the purpose of a camping trip was to get away from the city, it seemed unnatural to hear no boat motors, no radios, and no human voices except for his family.

From Literature

It’s built an unnatural buzz around this Patriots team.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Reid said in each case "there is reason to suspect an unnatural death."

From BBC

unnatural

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