unnatural

adjective un·nat·u·ral \ˌən-ˈna-chə-rəl, -ˈnach-rəl\

: different from how things usually are in the physical world or in nature

: different from what is normal in a way that is seen as wrong, disturbing, etc.

: not real

Full Definition of UNNATURAL

: not being in accordance with nature or consistent with a normal course of events

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>

— un·nat·u·ral·ly \-ˈna-chə-rə-lē, -ˈnach-rə-, -ˈna-chər-\ adverb

— un·nat·u·ral·ness \-ˈna-chə-rəl-nəs, -ˈnach-rəl-\ noun

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First Known Use of UNNATURAL

14th century

Related to UNNATURAL

Synonyms: aberrant, aberrational, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, deviate, devious, irregular, deviant, untypical

Antonyms: natural, normal, regular, standard, typical

Synonym Discussion of UNNATURAL

irregular, anomalous, unnatural mean not conforming to rule, law, or custom. irregular implies not conforming to a law or regulation imposed for the sake of uniformity in method, practice, or conduct <concerned about his irregular behavior>. anomalous implies not conforming to what might be expected because of the class or type to which it belongs or the laws that govern its existence <her drive made her an anomalous figure in a sleepy organization>. unnatural suggests what is contrary to nature or to principles or standards felt to be essential to the well-being of civilized society <prisoners treated with unnatural cruelty>.