Meaning & Definition of word "Unnatural"

Unnatural

/ʌˈnætʃərəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Not in its natural state; artificial or forced.
    • Example: The colors in the painting were so bright that they appeared unnatural.
  • 2. Deviating from the natural or expected; abnormal.
    • Example: His unnatural behavior at the gathering raised eyebrows among the guests.
  • 3. Not occurring naturally; produced by the intervention of humans.
    • Example: The scientist noted the unnatural increase in the population of the species after the introduction of a new food source.
  • 4. Not conforming to established moral or ethical standards.
    • Example: The community was shocked by the unnatural crimes that had taken place in their neighborhood.

Etymology

Middle English, from un- + natural

Common Phrases and Expressions

unnatural selection:

A process in which human choices, rather than natural events, influence the survival and reproduction of species.

Related Words

natural:

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.

artificial:

made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

Slang Meanings of unnatural

Meaning: Out of the ordinary or strange.

Example Sentence: That outfit is so unnatural, it's almost alien.

Meaning: Not behaving in a typical manner.

Example Sentence: He was acting unnatural at the party, like he didn't belong.