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
It seemed unnatural to keep the bird in a cage.
2
a
: not being in accordance with normal human feelings or behavior
an unnatural devotion to money
b
: lacking ease and naturalness : contrived
her manner was forced and unnatural
c
: inconsistent with what is reasonable or expected
an unnatural alliance
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“Unnatural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnatural. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.
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