unnatural
adjective
un·nat·u·ral
ˌən-ˈna-chə-rəl 
-ˈnach-rəl
1
: not being in accordance with nature or consistent with a normal course of events
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Examples of unnatural in a Sentence
It seems unnatural to keep the bird in a cage.
She has an unnatural obsession with money.
Her smile looked forced and unnatural.
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The video appeared to have been substantially manipulated, with unnatural facial expressions and a robotic voice, according to a CNN analysis using deepfake detector tools.
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Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Just make sure to only use mold-free pumpkins that haven’t been treated with paint or other unnatural products.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Red flags to be aware of – oddities in facial expressions or backgrounds; voice inconsistencies that come across as unnatural; pressure tactics used by the impersonator.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Inside people’s heads, their eyes turn and whirl as their bodies twist into unnatural shapes.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Just make sure to only use mold-free pumpkins that haven’t been treated with paint or other unnatural products.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Red flags to be aware of – oddities in facial expressions or backgrounds; voice inconsistencies that come across as unnatural; pressure tactics used by the impersonator.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Inside people’s heads, their eyes turn and whirl as their bodies twist into unnatural shapes.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unnatural
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“Unnatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnatural. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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unnatural
adjective
un·nat·u·ral
ˌən-ˈnach-(ə-)rəl
ˈən-
1
: not following nature or a normal course of events
2
a
: not being in agreement with normal feelings or behavior
b
: lacking ease and naturalness
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