Added 9 October 2026
unnatural
/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹəl/ adjective
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about unnatural at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature.
an unnatural death
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Not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm.
abnormal powers of concentration
- Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression.
Origin
From Middle English unnatural, unnaturel, equivalent to un- + natural.
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