单词 | unnatural |
释义 | unnatural —unnaturally, adv. —unnaturalness, n. /un nach"euhr euhl, -nach"reuhl/, adj. 1. contrary to the laws or course of nature. 2. at variance with the character or nature of a person, animal, or plant. 3. at variance with what is normal or to be expected: the unnatural atmosphere of the place. 4. lacking human qualities or sympathies; monstrous; inhuman: an obsessive and unnatural hatred. 5. not genuine or spontaneous; artificial or contrived: a stiff, unnatural manner. 6. Obs. lacking a valid or natural claim; illegitimate. [1375-1425; late ME; see UN-1, NATURAL] Syn. 3. irregular, aberrant. 4. heartless, brutal. |
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