DISNATURED

Etymology

Adjective

disnatured (comparative more disnatured, superlative most disnatured)

(obsolete) Deprived or destitute of natural feelings; unnatural.

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*na"tured, a. Etym: [Pref. dis- + nature: cf. OF. desnaturé, F. dénaturé.]

Definition: Deprived or destitute of natural feelings; unnatural. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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