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In some senses, unnatural is marked as derogatory. Watch for register when choosing this word.
unnatural
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/
adj 3noun 1
Collocations
6(adj.)
VERBS
be, feel, look, seem, sound | consider sth, regard sth as
ADV
highly, terribly, very
It seemed terribly unnatural for him to smile after hearing such sad news.
quite | almost | a bit, rather
Definitions
adj
1
Not natural.
2
Not occurring in nature, the environment or atmosphere
3
Going against nature; perverse.
Time wore heavily on with Winnie Santon, after Natalie had left them. Left as she was, much in her unnatural mother's society, who seemed to be never more pleased than when she might thwart her designs, or, in some manner act so as to make those about her uncomfortable, it was not to be wondered at, if she did sigh for other days, and a confidant, to whom she might unburden her heart.
One mother, when she heard that her daughter intended to take up medicine, retired to her room and wept, bewailing the fact that she had given birth to an "unnatural daughter."
noun
1
One who is unnatural, against nature, perverse.
In the so-called "golden era" of science fiction, gay/lesbian characters were treated as misfits, sociopaths, villains and "unnaturals" to be pitied and scorned. Gay characters were virtually all weak, effeminate snivelers out to harm the heroes of the story. Lesbians were invariably portrayed as massive, muscular Amazons with sadistic tendencies.
Deviants, heretics, pinks, false prophets and other unnaturals will not be spared the rod nor the stark fist of removal.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impress
adjective — not normal
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Time wore heavily on with Winnie Santon, after Natalie had left them. Left as she was, much in her unnatural mother's society, who seemed to be never more pleased than when she might thwart her design
Wiktionary02
One mother, when she heard that her daughter intended to take up medicine, retired to her room and wept, bewailing the fact that she had given birth to an "unnatural daughter."
Wiktionary03
In the so-called "golden era" of science fiction, gay/lesbian characters were treated as misfits, sociopaths, villains and "unnaturals" to be pitied and scorned. Gay characters were virtually all weak
Wiktionary04
Deviants, heretics, pinks, false prophets and other unnaturals will not be spared the rod nor the stark fist of removal.
Wiktionary05
Do you feel anything unnatural when you put your teeth together?
Tatoeba · #6357006
It is not unnatural that you should feel anxious about your first flight.
Tatoeba · #267020Usage Notes
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