UNNATURALLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does unnaturally mean? • UNNATURALLY (adverb)
The adverb UNNATURALLY has 3 senses:
1. in an unnatural way
2. not according to nature; not by natural means
3. not as might be expected
Familiarity information: UNNATURALLY used as an adverb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• UNNATURALLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In an unnatural way
Context example:
his other arm lay across his chest, unnaturally, as if placed there deliberately, for a purpose
Antonym:
naturally (in a natural or normal manner)
Pertainym:
unnatural (speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression)
Meaning:
Not according to nature; not by natural means
Synonyms:
artificially; by artificial means; unnaturally
Context example:
artificially induced conditions
Meaning:
Not as might be expected
Context example:
The early Church not unnaturally adopted the position that failure to see the messianic character of his work was really caused by the people's own blindness
Antonym:
naturally (as might be expected)
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