unreal
gb/ʌnɹˈil/ us/ʌnɹˈil/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9900
brutális, eszméletlen, kitalált, képzeletbeli, szürreális, irreális, életszerűtlen
B2
SLANG
1
brutális
B1
eszméletlen
B1
Vzorec užití:
[something] is unreal
That concert was unreal, I’ve never seen a crowd so excited.
Az a koncert eszméletlen volt, még sosem láttam ennyire lelkes tömeget.
The view from the top of the mountain was unreal.
A hegy tetejéről nyíló kilátás eszméletlen volt.
Her performance in the final was unreal; she didn’t make a single mistake.
These tacos are unreal, we have to come back here.
The graphics in that new game are absolutely unreal.
Učební příklady
The movie was unreal. I loved every minute.
A film eszméletlen volt. Minden percét imádtam.
The cake tastes unreal. It is so good.
Ez a torta eszméletlenül finom. Annyira jó.
His guitar solo was unreal. Everyone cheered.
The beach was unreal, with clear blue water.
Last night’s party was unreal. We had so much fun.
Častá chyba:
Learners often think "unreal" only means "not real" and are surprised to see it used as strong praise. Note that this positive meaning is informal/slang and is common in speech, social media, and among younger speakers. It should be avoided in formal writing or academic contexts, where words like "excellent", "outstanding", or "impressive" are better choices.
Význam
extremely good or impressive
Kolokace
that's unreal
|absolutely unreal
|unreal game
|unreal performance
|unreal view
|unreal talent
Synonyma
amazing (Very common and neutral; can be used in most situations where "unreal" (slang) is used, but without the same youthful or intense tone.)
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incredible (Similar level of enthusiasm but more neutral and slightly more formal than slang "unreal".)
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awesome (Informal and positive like "unreal", but a bit more general and less intense in many contexts.)
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insane (Informal/slang; often stronger and more emotional, and can sound more dramatic or exaggerated than "unreal".)
Antonyma
terrible (Direct opposite in evaluation; describes something very bad instead of extremely good.)
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awful (Another strong negative judgment, opposite to the strong praise in slang "unreal".)
Témata
emotions
|entertainment
|slang
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used in casual speech to say something is very, very good or amazing.
Used informally to say that something is extremely good, impressive, or exciting.
B2
2
kitalált
A2
képzeletbeli
B1
Vzorec užití:
an unreal [world/situation/scene]
The novel is set in an unreal world ruled by dragons.
The city in the film is completely unreal, built entirely with computer graphics.
As a child, he often escaped into an unreal fantasy land in his mind.
The advertisement shows an unreal image of beauty that no one can reach.
Her fear of an unreal danger stopped her from leaving the house.
Učební příklady
The monsters in this game are unreal. They do not exist in real life.
He dreams about an unreal city in the clouds.
Children sometimes talk to unreal friends.
The story takes place in an unreal country.
That fear is unreal. There is nothing to worry about.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with the slang positive sense. In serious or descriptive writing, "unreal" usually means "not real" or "imaginary", not "amazing". If you mean "amazing" in a neutral or formal text, choose words like "wonderful" or "impressive" instead.
Význam
not real; only imagined
Kolokace
unreal world
|unreal situation
|unreal character
|completely unreal
|seem unreal
|totally unreal
Synonyma
imaginary (Emphasizes that something exists only in the mind; usually used for things clearly made up or mentally created.)
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fictional (Used especially for things that exist only in stories, books, or movies.)
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artificial (Suggests something made by humans rather than occurring naturally; overlaps when something feels not truly real.)
Antonyma
real (Basic direct opposite; something that exists in the world, not only in the mind.)
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actual (Stresses that something really exists or really happened, in contrast to something imagined or invented.)
Témata
fiction
|psychology
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Not real; only in your mind, in a story, or made by people, not part of the real world.
Not existing in the real world; existing only in the mind, imagination, or as an artificial creation.
B2
3
szürreális
B2
Vzorec užití:
it feels unreal to [verb]
Standing on stage in front of thousands of people felt unreal to her.
Számára szürreális érzés volt több ezer ember előtt a színpadon állni.
It was unreal to see my name at the top of the list.
Szürreális volt látni a nevemet a lista tetején.
The city was so quiet after the storm that it seemed unreal.
Winning the championship after so many years of trying was an unreal experience.
Driving through the empty streets during the lockdown was almost unreal.
Učební příklady
It feels unreal to meet my favorite singer.
Szürreális érzés találkozni a kedvenc énekesemmel.
The town was so empty that it seemed unreal.
A város annyira üres volt, hogy szinte szürreálisnak tűnt.
After the accident, everything felt unreal to him.
Seeing snow for the first time was unreal for the children.
When she heard the news, the moment was unreal.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the basic "not real" meaning. Here, the event is real, but it *feels* strange or hard to believe. Context usually shows this: verbs like "feel", "seem", and nouns like "experience" often signal this dreamlike sense.
Význam
so strange it feels unreal
Kolokace
feel unreal
|seem unreal
|unreal experience
|unreal feeling
|completely unreal
|almost unreal
Synonyma
surreal (Very close in meaning; often used for strange, dreamlike experiences that feel outside normal reality.)
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dreamlike (Focuses more on the soft, hazy, or gentle quality of an experience, like something from a dream.)
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unbelievable (Highlights that something is hard to believe; may or may not include the dreamy, strange feeling of "unreal".)
Antonyma
ordinary (Describes experiences that are normal and everyday, unlike unusual, "unreal" events.)
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normal (Stresses that something fits regular expectations, the opposite of strange or dreamlike.)
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realistic (Emphasizes that something matches real life closely, not having the strange, dreamlike quality of something "unreal".)
Témata
emotions
|life_events
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Real, but so strange or surprising that it feels like a dream and is hard to believe.
So strange, unexpected, or intense that it is difficult to believe it is really happening; having a dreamlike or surreal quality.
C1
4
irreális
B2
Vzorec užití:
unreal [expectations/standards/images]
The movie shows an unreal picture of life in high school.
A film irreális képet fest a középiskolai életről.
Social media often creates unreal standards of beauty.
A közösségi média gyakran irreális szépségideálokat teremt.
He has unreal expectations about how quickly the company can grow.
The dialogue in the show was so stiff and unreal that it took me out of the story.
Her plan to be fluent in three languages in six months is unreal.
Učební příklady
The story has unreal characters who never make mistakes.
A történetben életszerűtlen szereplők vannak, akik soha nem hibáznak.
These photos give an unreal idea of a perfect body.
Ezek a fotók irreális elképzelést sugallnak arról, milyen a tökéletes test.
He has unreal goals for his first year at work.
The ad gives an unreal picture of family life.
Her view of the future is unreal and too positive.
Častá chyba:
Learners often use "unreal" where "unrealistic" is more natural in careful writing, especially before abstract nouns like "goals" or "expectations". In exams or formal texts, prefer "unrealistic expectations/goals/targets". "Unreal" in this sense is more common in speech and informal writing.
Význam
not realistic or lifelike
Kolokace
unreal expectations
|unreal standards
|unreal image
|unreal goals
|unreal scenario
|unreal idea
Synonyma
unrealistic (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly more formal or precise than "unreal" in this sense.)
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artificial (Focuses on something looking or feeling fake instead of natural.)
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idealized (Stresses that something has been made too perfect or too positive, unlike real life.)
Antonyma
realistic (Direct opposite; describes things that are close to real life and possible in practice.)
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down-to-earth (Informal; suggests practical, realistic ideas instead of exaggerated or "unreal" ones.)
Témata
media
|society
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Not like real life; too perfect, too extreme, or not possible in the real world.
Not realistic; not matching how things are or work in real life, especially in descriptions, images, or expectations.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
unreal
IPA
GB/ʌnɹˈil/
US/ʌnɹˈil/
Slabiky a přízvuk
un - real (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (real)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: unreal
Příbuzná slova
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unrealistic
adjective B1
Výrazy
it feels unreal
1/ˈɪt fˈilz ʌnɹˈil/
fixed phrase
experience seems dreamlike or unreal
Said when something is real, but is so strange, new, or strong that it is hard to believe it is really happening.
Příklady
- Standing here with you on our wedding day, it feels unreal.
- After winning the prize, it still feels unreal to me.
- Walking through the empty downtown at noon, it feels unreal.
that's unreal
1/ðˈæts ʌnɹˈil/
fixed phrase
slang
strong slang praise
Used in casual speech to say that something is very, very good, exciting, or impressive.
Příklady
- You scored three goals in one game? That’s unreal!
- This cake is so good, that’s unreal.
- Her voice is beautiful, that’s unreal.