unreality

/ˌʌnriːˈælɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of not being real; a state of being imaginary or illusory.

“The world of fantasy was a realm of unreality, far removed from the harsh realities of everyday life.”

2. noun

A lack of reality or authenticity; something that is not genuine or true.

“The politician’s words were a form of unreality, intended to deceive the public rather than inform them.”

3. noun

A state or condition in which the usual rules or expectations do not apply.

“The dream was a realm of unreality, where the laws of physics were twisted and distorted.”

4. noun

A lack of clarity or distinctness; something that is vague or unclear.

“The artist’s use of abstract forms created a sense of unreality, making it difficult to discern the subject of the painting.”

5. adjective

Not real or genuine; imaginary or illusory.

“The unreality of the situation made it difficult to distinguish between what was real and what was not.”

Synonyms

  • fantasy
  • unreliability
  • untruth

Antonyms

  • authenticity
  • genuineness
  • reality