unreal

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɹi.əl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
  2. adjective not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary
  3. adjective contrived by art rather than nature

Etymology

From un- + real.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
envisioned, illusional, illusive, fabled
Opposite (antonyms)
real

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