unnatural

• Qualifie quelque chose qui n'est pas naturel, anormal ou inattendu ; évoque souvent ce qui est artificiel ou étrange.

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.

   contraire à la nature

   • 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.

   Synonymesaberrantabnormalanomalousatypicalirregularuntypical

   Antonymesnatural

2. Abnormal or unusualB1formal

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

   anormal, contre nature

   • 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.

   Synonymesaberrantabnormalanomalousatypicalirregularoddpeculiarstrangeuntypicalunusual

   Antonymescommonnaturalnormalordinarystandardtypicalusual

3. Artificial or affectedB2informal

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

   Manqué de naturel, affecté

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

   Synonymesaffectedartificialcontrivedforcedinsinceremanneredposedput-onstiltedstudied

   Antonymesgenuinenaturalsincerespontaneous