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unreal

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈriːəl]

Word

Learn how to use unreal in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “perception”

(adjective) when something feels strange or not real, like in a dream. If you see something amazing that seems impossible, you might say it feels unreal.

Example

The sunset was so beautiful that it looked unreal.

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The movie's effects were not realistic and felt very unreal.

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Did that experience feel unreal to you?

Context: “emotion”

(adjective) when someone feels shocked or surprised, as if what’s happening is hard to believe. If something wonderful happens to you, it might feel unreal because it’s so fantastic.

Example

Winning the championship felt unreal, like a dream come true.

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When I lost the game, it felt unreal how quickly things changed.

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Have you ever had a moment that felt unreal?

Context: “quality”

(adjective) when something is not realistic, or is exaggerated. This might describe something that doesn't fit with how things usually are.

Example

His performance was unreal; he played the piano like a pro!

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The story was so wild that it was almost unreal and hard to follow.

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Is it possible for art to be unreal but still beautiful?

How to pronounce unreal

Pronunciation: [ʌnˈriːəl]

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