unnatural

[ˌʌnˈnætʃrəl]

unnatural Definition

• 1. contrary to the ordinary course of nature; abnormal
• 2. not existing in nature; artificial

Using unnatural: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unnatural" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It felt unnatural to be so quiet in the library.

• Example

  The colors in the painting were so bright that they looked unnatural.

• Example

  The athlete's performance was criticized for being unnatural.

• Example

  The chemicals used in the production process are unnatural.

unnatural Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unnatural

• abnormal
• artificial
• affected
• contrived
• forced

Antonyms for unnatural

• natural
• normal
• spontaneous

Phrases with unnatural

• unnatural death

  a death that occurs under suspicious or unusual circumstances

  Example

  The police are investigating the case as an unnatural death.

• unnatural selection

  the process of selecting and breeding animals or plants for specific traits, often resulting in genetic changes that would not occur naturally

  Example

  The practice of unnatural selection has led to concerns about the long-term health of certain species.

• unnatural act

  a criminal offense involving sexual behavior that is considered deviant or abnormal

  Example

  He was arrested for committing an unnatural act with a minor.

Origins of unnatural

from un- 'not' + natural, from Latin 'natura'

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Summary: unnatural in Brief

The term 'unnatural' [ˌʌnˈnætʃrəl] refers to something that is contrary to the ordinary course of nature or not existing in nature. It can describe anything from behavior to colors, and is often used to criticize things that are artificial or forced. Examples include 'The athlete's performance was criticized for being unnatural,' and 'The chemicals used in the production process are unnatural.'