1 different from what is normal or expected, or from what is generally accepted as being right:
It seems unnatural for a child to spend so much time alone. * There was an unnatural silence and then a scream. * unnatural sexual practices * He gave an unnatural smile (= that did not seem genuine).
2 different from anything in nature:
Her leg was bent at an unnatural angle. * an unnatural death (= one not from natural causes)
OPPNATURAL
unnaturally adverb:
She was, not unnaturally, very surprised at the news. * His eyes were unnaturally bright. * The room seemed unnaturally quiet. * She spoke in an unnaturally high voice.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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