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unnaturally

/ˌʌnˈnætʃrəli/ /ʌnˈnætʃərli/

Meanings
adverb
In an unnatural manner.

Examples :

"The dancer moved her limbs unnaturally, almost like a robot, during the modern piece. "
nature condition

Related Words

Illustration limbs

limbs noun

/lɪmz/

A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing).

"The child waved his limbs excitedly, trying to swim in the shallow water. "

Illustration moved

moved verb

/muːvd/

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

"A ship moves rapidly."

Illustration modern

modern noun

/ˈmɒd(ə)n/ /ˈmɑdɚn/

Someone who lives in modern times.

"The modern is enjoying a peaceful evening at home with their family. "

Illustration unnatural

unnatural adjective

/ʌnˈnæt͡ʃəɹəl/

Not natural.

"The doll's perfectly smooth, plastic skin felt unnatural to the touch. "

Illustration almost

almost noun

/ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɑl.moʊst/

Something or someone that doesn't quite make it.

"In all the submissions, they found four papers that were clearly worth publishing and another dozen almosts."

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration piece

piece noun

/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

Illustration dancer

dancer noun

/ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/

A person who dances, usually as a job or profession.

"The school's dance troupe has a talented dancer who practices every day after school. "

Illustration like

like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

Illustration manner

manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration robot

robot noun

/ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ /ˈɹoʊbɑt/

A machine built to carry out some complex task or group of tasks by physically moving, especially one which can be programmed.

"The robot vacuums the floor every day, keeping the house clean. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "