— unnaturally , adv. — unnaturalness , n.
/un nach"euhr euhl, -nach"reuhl/ , adj.
1. contrary to the laws or course of nature.
2. at variance with the character or nature of a person, animal, or plant.
3. at variance with what is normal or to be expected: the unnatural atmosphere of the place.
4. lacking human qualities or sympathies; monstrous; inhuman: an obsessive and unnatural hatred.
5. not genuine or spontaneous; artificial or contrived: a stiff, unnatural manner.
6. Obs. lacking a valid or natural claim; illegitimate.
[ 1375-1425; late ME; see UN- 1 , NATURAL ]
Syn. 3. irregular, aberrant. 4. heartless, brutal.