Definition of unnaturally

The word "unnaturally" has its roots in Latin. The Latin term "naturalis" means "by nature" or "native," and its antonym "unnaturalis" means "contrary to nature." The word "unnatural" entered the English language in the 14th century and initially meant "contrary to nature" or "abnormal." Over time, the meaning of "unnatural" expanded to include the concept of morality, with "unnatural" referring to something that goes against societal norms or moral codes. In the 17th century, the prefix "un-" was added to "natural," giving rise to the word "unnaturally." Today, "unnaturally" is commonly used to describe something that seems artificial, forced, or abnormal, often with a negative connotation. For example, "The company's decision to replace human workers with robots seemed unnaturally hasty."