What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unidiomatic
Example
The sentence 'I am liking this weather' is unidiomatic in English. [unidiomatic: adjective]
Example
Using 'to have a bath' instead of 'to take a bath' is unidiomatic in American English. [unidiomatic: adjective]
unnatural
Example
The sentence 'I am loving this weather' sounds unnatural in English. [unnatural: adjective]
Example
Using overly formal language in casual conversation can sound unnatural. [unnatural: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unnatural is more commonly used than unidiomatic in everyday language. Unnatural is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unidiomatic is less common and is typically used in the context of language learning or translation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unidiomatic and unnatural?
Both unidiomatic and unnatural are relatively formal words and are not commonly used in casual conversation.
