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supernatural, unnatural
supernatural (soo" puhr NACH uhr uhl) (adjective)
1. That which is unusual and appears to depart from the laws of nature: "There was a supernatural glow in the sky that the astronomers could not explain."
2. An existence that is outside the visible or observable environment: "Ghosts are often thought to be supernatural beings because they lack the physical compositions of normal people."
2. An existence that is outside the visible or observable environment: "Ghosts are often thought to be supernatural beings because they lack the physical compositions of normal people."
unnatural (uhn NACH uhr uhl) (adjective)
1. Lacking ease, contrived: "Henrietta’s manners seemed awkward and unnatural despite being among her friends."
2. Inconsistent with the normal expectations of events or feelings: "It seemed unnatural to be picking apples this late in the season."
2. Inconsistent with the normal expectations of events or feelings: "It seemed unnatural to be picking apples this late in the season."
"Sam's degree of frustration seemed unnatural for the situation involving a flat tire."
When Stanley went to interview the famous psychic, he felt very unnatural because it was difficult for him to understand what others believe to be supernatural.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group S; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc. +
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unnatural (adjective), more unnatural, most unnatural
1. Referring to something which is not in agreement with a normal procedure of events: Throwing away money can be stated as being an unnatural thing to do, in addition to being very unwise and foolish.
2. Concerning the lack of being in accordance with a person's feelings or conduct: Clint was so unsure of being chairman at the meeting that his manners and bearing were totally unnatural and stiff.
2. Concerning the lack of being in accordance with a person's feelings or conduct: Clint was so unsure of being chairman at the meeting that his manners and bearing were totally unnatural and stiff.
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nasc-, nat-
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“unnatural”
(an abnormal desire to eat "unnatural" things for food)