unnatural

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Not normal; different from what usually happens in nature

   The lake had an unnatural green color after the chemical spill.

2. 2
   adj

   Behaving in a forced, artificial way that does not seem genuine

   Her smile looked unnatural and forced in the photo.

3. 3
   adj

   Morally wrong; going against what is considered right or decent

   The villagers saw the cruel act as something unnatural and shocking.

From Middle English unnatural, unnaturel, equivalent to un- + natural.

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