unnatural

(-nac̸hər əl)

adjective

not natural or normal; specif.,
  1. contrary to, or at variance with, nature; abnormal; strange
  2. artificial, affected, or strained: an unnatural smile
  3. characterized by a lack of the emotions, attitudes, or behavior regarded as natural, normal, or right
  4. abnormally evil or cruel

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See unnatural in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. In violation of a natural law.
  2. Inconsistent with an individual pattern or custom.
  3. Deviating from a behavioral or social norm: an unnatural attachment.
  4. Contrived or constrained; artificial: smiled in an unnatural manner.
  5. In violation of natural feelings; inhuman.

Related Forms:

  • un·natˈu·ral·ly adverb
  • un·natˈu·ral·ness noun

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