unnatural

• Describe algo que no es natural o que va contra lo normal; a menudo implica algo artificial, extraño o anómalo.

Describes something that is not natural, normal, or expected; often implies something artificial or strange.

1. Contrary to natureB2formal

   Not in accordance with or determined by nature; going against natural laws or processes.

   Contrario a la naturaleza

   • Some people believe that cloning is an unnatural process.
   • The unnatural silence in the forest made everyone uneasy.
   • It feels unnatural to stay awake all night.

   Sinónimosaberrantabnormalanomalousatypicalirregularuntypical

   Antónimosnatural

2. Abnormal or unusualB1formal

   Not normal; not typical, usual, or conforming to a norm.

   Antinatural, anormal

   • Her unnatural calmness during the crisis surprised everyone.
   • The plant showed an unnatural growth pattern due to the chemical.
   • It is unnatural for a child to be so quiet all the time.

   Sinónimosaberrantabnormalanomalousatypicalirregularoddpeculiarstrangeuntypicalunusual

   Antónimoscommonnaturalnormalordinarystandardtypicalusual

3. Artificial or affectedB2informal

   Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression.

   Artificial o afectado

   • His unnatural smile made me feel uncomfortable.
   • She spoke in an unnaturally high-pitched voice.
   • The actor's performance felt forced and unnatural.

   Sinónimosaffectedartificialcontrivedforcedinsinceremanneredposedput-onstiltedstudied

   Antónimosgenuinenaturalsincerespontaneous