unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l 
: lacking in reality, substance, or genuineness : artificial, illusory
also
: incredible, fantastic
Examples of unreal in a Sentence
The town seemed as unreal as a movie set.
The fashion model looked unreal, like a doll.
I think it's unreal that he survived the accident.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Spectators and commentators alike were taken aback as the incident unfolded due to the unreal farmer's tan of Phillips.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
It’s got an immersive screen that makes games look unreal, and the OLED panel blows everything else out of the water with its colors and contrast.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
Overdo it, and your image can easily look over-processed and unreal.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unreal
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“Unreal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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unreal
adjective
un·re·al
ˌən-ˈrē(-ə)l
-ˈri(-ə)l,
ˈən-
1
: not real, actual, or genuine : illusory
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