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What is another word for Unreality? – 188 Unreality Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    illusion fantasy delusion hallucination dream phantasm specter chimera mirage fata morgana deception misapprehension misconception fallacy error inaccuracy falsity fabrication fiction myth legend fable story tale unreality irrealism surrealism absurdity nonsense absurdness preposterousness ridiculousness ludicrousness incredibility improbability doubtfulness questionable uncertainty ambiguity vagueness obscurity incongruity inconsistency incongruence discrepancy contradiction paradox enigma mystery puzzle riddle enigmas conundrum

    Meaning of Unreality

    The state of being unreal or not based on reality.

    Definitions

    • The state of being unreal or not based on reality, according to Oxford Languages, refers to a condition or situation that does not exist in reality or is not grounded in facts.
    • * Oxford Languages also defines unreality as the quality of being unrealistic or impractical, often describing ideas, plans, or expectations that are not feasible or sensible.

    Etymology of Unreality

    The word "unreality" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the noun "reality" which comes from the Old French "realité" derived from the Latin "realis" meaning "actual" or "genuine".
    Historically, the concept of unreality has been explored in various fields including philosophy, psychology, and literature, with the term gaining prominence in modern discussions about the nature of reality and perception.

    Example Uses

    • The special effects in the movie created a sense of unreality, making it difficult for the audience to distinguish between what was real and what was not.
    • * The patient's unreality about their condition made it challenging for the doctors to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
    • * The artist's use of surrealism in her paintings often explored the theme of unreality, challenging viewers to question their perceptions of the world.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reality actuality factuality truth accuracy correctness validity authenticity genuineness veracity verifiability substantiation confirmation verification certification authentication factualness preciseness exactness definiteness concreteness tangibility practicality feasibility sensibility rationality logic reasonableness soundness justification legitimation

    Related Nouns

    illusion fantasy delusion hallucination dream phantasm specter chimera mirage fata morgana deception misconception fallacy error inaccuracy falsity fabrication fiction myth legend fable story tale absurdity nonsense paradox enigma mystery puzzle riddle conundrum ambiguity uncertainty incongruity discrepancy contradiction

    Related Verbs

    imagine fantasize delude hallucinate dream deceive mislead misconstrue err inaccurately falsify fabricate fictionalize mythologize legendize narrate recount absurdify puzzle perplex mystify enigmatize contradict incongrue discrepate ambiguize obscure vague incongrue

    Related Adjectives

    unreal unrealistic impractical absurd nonsensical preposterous ridiculous ludicrous incredible improbable doubtful questionable uncertain ambiguous vague obscure incongruous inconsistent discrepant contradictory paradoxical enigmatic mysterious puzzling perplexing mystifying fabulous mythical legendary fictional fanciful illusory deceptive fallacious erroneous inaccurate false fabricated fictionalized