artificial
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/
adjective
- Made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.
- The lake was artificial, created by building a dam.
- Artificial sweeteners are used in many diet drinks.
- The flowers on the table are artificial, but they look very real.
- Not sincere or natural; fake or pretended.
- The conversation felt artificial because everyone was just being polite.
- He put on an artificial accent to sound more sophisticated.
- Her artificial smile did not hide her disappointment.