Definition

The condition of not being natural or normal; something that is artificial or forced.

Example

The unnaturalness of the scene made it feel like a movie set rather than a real place.

Conversation

Have you noticed the unnaturalness in the way some actors deliver their lines?

Yeah, it makes the whole scene feel really awkward.

Exactly! I prefer performances that feel more genuine and real.

Same here; I think the audience can really tell when something feels forced.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unnaturalness → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "natural" (from Latin "naturalis", meaning of nature) and "-ness" (meaning the state of being). The word "unnaturalness" refers to the state of not being natural or contrary to nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to something 'of nature' ('natural'), and then adding a suffix that indicates a state. This helps you remember that 'unnaturalness' means the state of being not natural.

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