Unreal
Pronunciation: /ənˈriːl/
Unreal (adj)
- Not true or not happening in real life; seems like it belongs to a dream or imagination.
- So surprising or unlikely that it feels fake or impossible, even if it might be true.
- Not based on facts or evidence; not convincing because it does not match what is known.
Examples
- It felt unreal, like a dream, not real life.
- The news sounded unreal at first, but it was true.
Unreal (adjective)
Examples
- The story feels unreal, like it could not happen.
- Her smile looked unreal in the dark light.