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Meaning of unreality
The state of being unreal or not based on facts.
Etymology of unreality
The word "unreality" originated from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the noun "reality" which comes from the Old French word "realite" derived from the Latin word "realis" meaning "actual" or "real", and the suffix "-ity" which forms an abstract noun, the word has been in use since the 17th century to describe something that is not real or actual.
Synonyms
illusion
fantasy
hallucination
delusion
dream
phantasm
specter
chimera
fiction
fabrication
myth
fable
fallacy
misconception
misapprehension
false impression
deception
false belief
error
misconception
misinterpretation
distorted reality
false reality
virtual reality
simulation
imaginary world
pretend world
make-believe
fantasy world
unrealism
irrationality
absurdity
nonsense
foolishness
craziness
madness
insanity
unreal
fantastical
imaginary
fictitious
fanciful
unreal
illusory
deceptive
misleading
false
erroneous
inaccurate
untrue
mythical
legendary
fabled
storybook
fairy-tale
unreal
intangible
ephemeral
transitory
fleeting
momentary
temporary
impermanent
insubstantial
ethereal
otherworldly
Definitions
- The state of being unreal or not based on facts, a situation or state that is not real but is imagined or supposed to exist.
- A lack of reality or substance, something that is not real or actual.
Usage Examples
- The special effects in the movie created a sense of unreality, making it hard to distinguish between what was real and what was not.
- The patient's unreality about their condition made it difficult for the doctor to treat them effectively.
- The world of virtual reality is an example of unreality, where users can experience things that are not real.
Antonyms
reality
actuality
fact
truth
realism
authenticity
genuineness
validity
veracity
accuracy
correctness
exactness
precision
factualness
concreteness
substantiality
tangibility
solidity
stability
permanence
durability
reliability
dependability
certainty
confidence
faith
trust
assurance
conviction
factuality
objectivity
verifiability