“Unreal” or “Unreel”—Which to use?

“Unreal” or “Unreel”

Overview

unreal / unreel are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

unreal: (adjective) lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria. (adjective) not actually such; being or seeming fanciful or imaginary.

unreel: NA

Pronunciation

unreal: ah·n·r·IY·l

unreel: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “unreal”

…rebuilt for use with the Unreal Engine 4.
…(S3M), MultiTracker (MTM), ProTracker (MOD), Unreal Music Format (UMX), MO3
…the 1998 A&E documentary The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling, Hans…
Unreal (2016) as Brandi
…formation are seen under the unreal evening lights of a parade.
…focused on drawings, following the unreal and grotesque sketches he had…
…a jeep-like vehicle in the Unreal Tournament 2004 and Unreal Tournament…
…My Shoulder") and Roxette ("Almost Unreal").
…removed realism by revealing the unreal at the centre of everyday
…integration with virtual shooting using Unreal engine for real-time preview.

Examples of “unreel”

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