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单词 unnaturally
释义

unnatural

adjective

un·​nat·​u·​ral ˌən-ˈna-chə-rəl How to pronounce unnatural (audio)
-ˈnach-rəl
1
: not being in accordance with nature or consistent with a normal course of events
2
a
: not being in accordance with normal human feelings or behavior : perverse
b
: lacking ease and naturalness : contrived
her manner was forced and unnatural
c
: inconsistent with what is reasonable or expected
an unnatural alliance
unnaturally
ˌən-ˈna-chə-rə-lē How to pronounce unnatural (audio)
-ˈnach-rə-
-ˈna-chər-
adverb
unnaturalness
ˌən-ˈna-chə-rəl-nəs How to pronounce unnatural (audio)
-ˈnach-rəl-
noun

Synonyms

  • aberrant
  • aberrational
  • abnormal
  • anomalous
  • atypical
  • deviant
  • deviate
  • devious
  • irregular
  • untypical
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Example Sentences

It seems unnatural to keep the bird in a cage. She has an unnatural obsession with money. Her smile looked forced and unnatural.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unnatural

adjective

un·​nat·​u·​ral ˌən-ˈna-chə-rəl How to pronounce unnatural (audio)
-ˈnach-rəl
1
: different from what is found in nature or happens naturally
2
: different from what is usually considered normal behavior
3
: not genuine
an unnatural smile

unnaturally

adverb

as in artificially

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • artificially

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • naturally
  • inherently
  • intrinsically
  • congenitally
  • innately
  • essentially
  • constitutionally
  • fundamentally
  • basically
  • instinctively
  • intuitively
  • elementally
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