Antonyms for unnatural

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uhn-nach-er-uhl, -nach-ruhl

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈnætʃ ər əl, -ˈnætʃ rəl

Definition of unnatural

Origin : early 15c., "not in accord with physical nature," from un- (1) "not" + natural (adj.). Meaning "artificial" is attested from 1746; that of "at variance with moral standards" is from 1520s.

adj not regular; artificial

Example sentences :

What the unnatural father would have done next, I do not know.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

For a moment she felt the full swinging of it; it did not seem at all strange or unnatural to her.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

I beg of you to persist in your address—the unnatural brother called it address!
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Are we to be exposed to this unnatural conduct every moment of our lives?
Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens

Arthur spoke presently, his tone so calm a one as almost to be unnatural.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

But it would be unnatural, would it not, that he should go off before her, especially as she is so ill?
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

You think I hold that to be unnatural because it is immoral?
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

The struggle is not ended, but simply the unnatural form of it.
Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

Will you kindly tell me, sir, if you see any unnatural discoloration in there?
Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable

This is unnatural and inconsistent you will say, but it is true.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 » by Various

Synonyms for unnatural

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