unreal unreal /ənˈriːl/

adjective

1. () Lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria  ( unreal )
   lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
    Ghosts and other unreal entities
   ghosts and other unreal entities
    Unreal propaganda serving as news
   unreal propaganda serving as news
   
2. Lacking material form or substance; unreal  ( unreal , unsubstantial , insubstantial )
   lacking material form or substance; unreal
    As insubstantial as a dream
   as insubstantial as a dream
    An insubstantial mirage on the horizon
   an insubstantial mirage on the horizon
   
3. Contrived by art rather than nature  ( unreal , artificial )
   contrived by art rather than nature
    Artificial flowers
   artificial flowers
    Artificial flavoring
   artificial flavoring
    An artificial diamond
   an artificial diamond
    Artificial fibers
   artificial fibers
    Artificial sweeteners
   artificial sweeteners
   
4. Not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary  ( unreal )
   not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary
    This conversation is getting more and more unreal
   this conversation is getting more and more unreal
    The fantastically unreal world of government bureaucracy
   the fantastically unreal world of government bureaucracy
    The unreal world of advertising art
   the unreal world of advertising art