naturalness
gb/nˈæt͡ʃɚəlnəs/ us/nˈæt͡ʃɚəlnəs/
B2
English
természetesség
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the naturalness of [something]
The designer chose wood and stone to keep the naturalness of the space.
A tervező fát és követ választott, hogy megőrizze a tér természetességét.
People liked the photo because of its naturalness and lack of heavy filters.
Az emberek a természetessége és a sok erős szűrő hiánya miatt kedvelték a fotót.
The makeup was subtle, adding color without losing naturalness.
Learner examples
I like the naturalness of this room.
Tetszik ennek a szobának a természetessége.
The picture has naturalness.
A kép természetes hatású.
Common mistake:
Usually uncountable: say "the naturalness of the design," not "a naturalness."
Meaning
quality of being not artificial
Collocations
the naturalness of the materials
|the naturalness of the lighting
|a sense of naturalness
|overall naturalness
|perceived naturalness
|naturalness in design
|naturalness in appearance
|the naturalness of the colors
|the naturalness of the setting
|the naturalness of the product
Synonyms
authenticity (Emphasizes being genuine or true, not fake.)
|
realism (Often used for art or effects that resemble real life.)
|
simplicity (Suggests plainness or lack of decoration, not always “natural.”)
Antonyms
artificiality (The quality of being made or contrived rather than natural.)
|
unnaturalness (The quality of seeming strange or not natural.)
Themes
appearance
|design
|daily_life
Definition
When something feels real and not artificial.
The quality of looking, feeling, or seeming natural rather than made, forced, or artificial.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
naturalness in/with [someone's] manner | speak/act with naturalness
He answered questions with a naturalness that put everyone at ease.
Olyan természetességgel válaszolt a kérdésekre, hogy mindenki rögtön oldottabban érezte magát.
Her naturalness on stage makes the performance feel intimate.
A színpadi természetessége miatt az előadás bensőségesnek hat.
After a few minutes, the awkwardness faded and his naturalness returned.
Learner examples
She speaks with naturalness.
Természetesen, erőlködés nélkül beszél.
He lost his naturalness in the interview.
Az interjún elvesztette a természetességét.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with "nature" (the outdoors) or "natural" (adjective).
Meaning
ease and spontaneity in manner
Collocations
a naturalness about her
|with naturalness
|an air of naturalness
|easy naturalness
|complete naturalness
|naturalness in conversation
|naturalness in front of the camera
|naturalness with children
|a lack of naturalness
|recover your naturalness
Synonyms
ease (General comfort; not necessarily about seeming natural.)
|
unselfconsciousness (Directly highlights not feeling awkward or watched.)
|
spontaneity (Focuses on acting freely without planning.)
Antonyms
affectation (Behavior that is artificial or adopted to impress.)
|
stiffness (A rigid, awkward manner.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|social
Definition
When someone acts comfortably and not in a forced way.
The quality of behaving in a relaxed, unforced way, without self-consciousness or affected behavior.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
the naturalness of [speech/writing/translation/dialogue]
The editor changed a few phrases to improve the naturalness of the dialogue.
A szerkesztő megváltoztatott néhány fordulatot, hogy javítsa a párbeszéd természetességét.
Even when the grammar was correct, the sentence lacked naturalness.
Még ha nyelvtanilag helyes is volt, a mondatból hiányzott a természetesség.
Good voice actors can make scripted lines sound like real conversation, adding naturalness.
Learner examples
I want more naturalness in my English.
Azt szeretném, hogy természetesebb legyen az angolom.
This translation has good naturalness.
Ennek a fordításnak természetes a hangzása.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse literal translations; naturalness often requires different wording, not just correct grammar.
Meaning
natural-sounding language or performance
Collocations
the naturalness of the dialogue
|the naturalness of the translation
|the naturalness of the phrasing
|improve naturalness
|sound more natural (naturalness)
|native-like naturalness
|idiomatic naturalness
|naturalness in pronunciation
|naturalness in intonation
|judge naturalness
Synonyms
fluency (Focuses on smoothness and speed; naturalness also includes idiomatic choices.)
|
idiomaticity (Specifically about using natural idioms and typical expressions.)
Antonyms
awkwardness (Language that sounds strange or poorly phrased.)
|
literalness (Overly word-for-word language that often reduces naturalness.)
Themes
language
|education
|media
Definition
When words sound normal and fluent, not strange or translated.
The quality of sounding fluent and normal in a language or performance, as if produced by a native speaker or in real life rather than translated or scripted.
Grammar
Dictionary form
naturalness
IPA
GB/nˈæt͡ʃɚəlnəs/
US/nˈæt͡ʃɚəlnəs/
Syllables & stress
nat - ur - al - ness (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (nat)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: naturalness
- Plural: naturalness
Word family
Related words
naturalist
noun
naturalize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressions
No expressions linked to this entry yet.