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unreal

un·re·al
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-ree-uh l, -reel]
    • /ʌnˈri əl, -ˈril/
    • /ʌnˈrɪəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-ree-uh l, -reel]
    • /ʌnˈri əl, -ˈril/

Definitions of unreal word

  • adjective unreal not real or actual. 1
  • adjective unreal imaginary; fanciful; illusory; delusory; fantastic. 1
  • adjective unreal lacking in truth; not genuine; false; artificial: unreal propaganda serving as news. 1
  • adjective unreal not real, not accurate 1
  • adjective unreal imaginary 1
  • adjective unreal amazing 1

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Origin of unreal

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; un-1 + real1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Unreal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unreal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

unreal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unreal

adj unreal

  • a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
  • a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
  • a1 — in good health; physically fit
  • abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
  • admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.

adjective unreal

  • chimeral — Of or pertaining to a chimera (in all senses).
  • daydreamy — Inclined to daydream; scatterbrained or idealistic.
  • dreamlike — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
  • empty — A container (esp. a bottle or glass) left empty of its contents.
  • fantasy — imagination, especially when extravagant and unrestrained.

Antonyms for unreal

adj unreal

  • a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
  • above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
  • actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
  • aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
  • appurtenant — relating, belonging, or accessory

adjective unreal

  • confirmable — Capable of being checked, verifiable.
  • establishable — Able to be established.
  • rad — Informal. radical.
  • washer — the act or process of washing with water or other liquid: to give the car a wash.
  • watertight — constructed or fitted so tightly as to be impervious to water: The ship had six watertight compartments.

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