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Inglês

unreal

gb/ʌnɹˈil/ us/ʌnɹˈil/
B2 Inglês
~ 9900
Aceções
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adjective slang B2 property
1

extremely good or impressive

Used in casual speech to say something is very, very good or amazing.

Padrão de uso: [something] is unreal
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
amazing (Very common and neutral; can be used in most situations where "unreal" (slang) is used, but without the same youthful or intense tone.) | incredible (Similar level of enthusiasm but more neutral and slightly more formal than slang "unreal".) | awesome (Informal and positive like "unreal", but a bit more general and less intense in many contexts.) | insane (Informal/slang; often stronger and more emotional, and can sound more dramatic or exaggerated than "unreal".)
Antónimos
terrible (Direct opposite in evaluation; describes something very bad instead of extremely good.) | awful (Another strong negative judgment, opposite to the strong praise in slang "unreal".)
Colocações
that's unreal |absolutely unreal |unreal game |unreal performance |unreal view |unreal talent
Temas
emotions |entertainment |slang |communication |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • That concert was unreal, I’ve never seen a crowd so excited.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was unreal.
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The movie was unreal. I loved every minute.
  • The cake tastes unreal. It is so good.
  • 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.
adjective B2 property
2

not real; only imagined

Not real; only in your mind, in a story, or made by people, not part of the real world.

Padrão de uso: an unreal [world/situation/scene]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
imaginary (Emphasizes that something exists only in the mind; usually used for things clearly made up or mentally created.) | fictional (Used especially for things that exist only in stories, books, or movies.) | artificial (Suggests something made by humans rather than occurring naturally; overlaps when something feels not truly real.)
Antónimos
real (Basic direct opposite; something that exists in the world, not only in the mind.) | actual (Stresses that something really exists or really happened, in contrast to something imagined or invented.)
Colocações
unreal world |unreal situation |unreal character |completely unreal |seem unreal |totally unreal
Temas
fiction |psychology |philosophy |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
adjective B2 property
3

so strange it feels unreal

Real, but so strange or surprising that it feels like a dream and is hard to believe.

Padrão de uso: it feels unreal to [verb]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
surreal (Very close in meaning; often used for strange, dreamlike experiences that feel outside normal reality.) | dreamlike (Focuses more on the soft, hazy, or gentle quality of an experience, like something from a dream.) | unbelievable (Highlights that something is hard to believe; may or may not include the dreamy, strange feeling of "unreal".)
Antónimos
ordinary (Describes experiences that are normal and everyday, unlike unusual, "unreal" events.) | normal (Stresses that something fits regular expectations, the opposite of strange or dreamlike.) | realistic (Emphasizes that something matches real life closely, not having the strange, dreamlike quality of something "unreal".)
Colocações
feel unreal |seem unreal |unreal experience |unreal feeling |completely unreal |almost unreal
Temas
emotions |life_events |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Standing on stage in front of thousands of people felt unreal to her.
  • It was unreal to see my name at the top of the list.
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • It feels unreal to meet my favorite singer.
  • The town was so empty that it seemed unreal.
  • 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.
adjective C1 property
4

not realistic or lifelike

Not like real life; too perfect, too extreme, or not possible in the real world.

Padrão de uso: unreal [expectations/standards/images]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
unrealistic (Very close in meaning; more common and slightly more formal or precise than "unreal" in this sense.) | artificial (Focuses on something looking or feeling fake instead of natural.) | idealized (Stresses that something has been made too perfect or too positive, unlike real life.)
Antónimos
realistic (Direct opposite; describes things that are close to real life and possible in practice.) | down-to-earth (Informal; suggests practical, realistic ideas instead of exaggerated or "unreal" ones.)
Colocações
unreal expectations |unreal standards |unreal image |unreal goals |unreal scenario |unreal idea
Temas
media |society |psychology |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The movie shows an unreal picture of life in high school.
  • Social media often creates unreal standards of beauty.
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The story has unreal characters who never make mistakes.
  • These photos give an unreal idea of a perfect body.
  • 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
unreal
IPA
GB/ʌnɹˈil/
US/ʌnɹˈil/
Sílabas e acento
un - real (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (real)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: unreal
Família de palavras
Core family
real adjective A2 really adverb A2 reality noun B1
Related words
realistic adjective B1 realize verb A2 realization noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unrealistic adjective B1
Advanced or less common
realism noun B2 realist noun B2 unreality noun
Expressões

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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.
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