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English words starting with U

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unsurpassed

adj

better or greater than any other; not exceeded or matched.

[ˌʌnsərˈpæst]

unsurprised

adj

not feeling or showing surprise at something unexpected or unusual.

[ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzd]

unsurprising

adj

not causing surprise; expected or predictable.

[ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋ]

unsurprisingly

adv

in a way that is expected and does not cause surprise

[ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋli]

unsuspected

adj

Not known or thought to exist; not imagined or considered possible

[ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd]

unsuspecting

adj

Not aware of any danger or harm; trusting and not suspicious.

[ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ]

unsustainability

n

The quality or state of being unsustainable; the condition of not being able to be maintained at the current rate or level without causing depletion or collapse.

[ˌʌnsəˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti]

unsustainable

adj

not able to be maintained or continued at the current rate or level

[ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl]

unswayed

adj

not influenced or changed in opinion, attitude, or course of action.

[ʌnˈsweɪd]

unsweetened

adj

(of food or drink) having no sugar or other sweet substance added

[ʌnˈswiːt(ə)nd]

unswept

adj

Not cleaned by sweeping; left untouched by a broom or brush.

[ʌnˈswɛpt]

unswerving

adj

not changing or becoming weaker; remaining strong and constant

[ʌnˈswɜːrvɪŋ]

unswervingly

adv

in a steady and determined way that does not change or waver

[ʌnˈswɜːrvɪŋli]

unsympathetic

adj

Not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

[ˌʌn.sɪm.pəˈθet̬.ɪk]

unsystematic

adj

Not done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; unmethodical.

[ˌʌn.sɪs.təˈmæt̬.ɪk]

untainted

adj

not contaminated, polluted, or corrupted; pure.

[ʌnˈteɪntɪd]

untalented

adj

lacking natural aptitude or skill in a particular area; not talented.

[ʌnˈtæləntɪd]

untamed

adj

Not domesticated, controlled, or civilized; wild and free.

[ˌʌnˈteɪmd]

untangle

v

to separate pieces of string, wire, hair, etc. that have become twisted or knotted together

[ʌnˈtæŋɡl]

untapped

adj

(of a resource or source) not yet exploited or used.

[ʌnˈtæpt]

untarnished

adj

Not damaged or made less bright or less valuable; remaining perfect or pure.

[ʌnˈtɑːrnɪʃt]

untaxed

adj

not subject to taxation; exempt from tax.

[ʌnˈtækst]

unteachable

adj

(of a person or animal) not able to be taught or unwilling to learn

[ʌnˈtiːtʃəbl]

untempered

adj

not moderated or controlled; unrestrained

[ʌnˈtɛmpərd]

untenable

adj

(of a position, theory, or argument) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

[ʌnˈtɛnəb(ə)l]

untended

adj

Not cared for or looked after; neglected.

[ʌnˈtɛndɪd]

untenured

adj

not having a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer, after a probationary period; lacking tenure.

[ˌʌnˈtenjərd]

untestable

adj

not able to be tested or proven, especially because evidence cannot be obtained or a hypothesis cannot be falsified.

[ʌnˈtestəbl̩]

untested

adj

Not subjected to testing or examination to prove effectiveness, safety, or reliability.

[ʌnˈtɛstɪd]

untethered

adj

not tied or confined with a rope, chain, or similar restraint; physically free.

[ʌnˈtɛðərd]

unthinkable

adj

impossible to imagine or accept; too shocking or unlikely to be considered as a possibility

[ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl]

unthinkably

adv

to a degree or in a manner that is impossible to imagine or believe; extremely.

[ʌnˈθɪŋkəbli]

unthinking

adj

Not thinking carefully or seriously about something; done or acting without thought or care.

[ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ]

unthinkingly

adv

in a way that shows you do not think about the effects of what you do; without careful thought

[ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋli]

unthreatened

adj

Not feeling or being in danger of harm, damage, or loss.

[ʌnˈθretnd]

unthreatening

adj

Not appearing likely to cause harm or danger; not intimidating.

[ʌnˈθretnɪŋ]

untidiness

n

the state or quality of being not neat or orderly.

[ʌnˈtaɪ.di.nəs]

untidy

adj

not neat or arranged in an orderly way.

[ʌnˈtaɪdi]

untie

v

to undo a knot or something that is tied

[ʌnˈtaɪ]

untied

adj

not fastened or knotted

[ʌnˈtaɪd]

until

prep

Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.

[ənˈtɪl]

untilled

adj

(of land) not prepared for growing crops by plowing or digging.

[ʌnˈtɪld]

untimed

adj

not having a time limit; not timed.

[ˌʌnˈtaɪmd]

untimely

adj

happening at a time that is not suitable or expected, especially too soon or too early

[ʌnˈtaɪmli]

untiring

adj

(of a person or their efforts) continuing at the same rate without loss of vigour; tireless.

[ʌnˈtaɪrɪŋ]

untitled

adj

Not having a title or name

[ʌnˈtaɪtld]

unto

prep

An archaic or literary word meaning 'to'.

[ˈʌntuː]

untold

adj

too much or too many to be counted or measured

[ʌnˈtoʊld]

untouchability

n

The state or condition of being untouchable, especially in the context of a social system where certain groups are considered to be ritually impure and are segregated.

[ʌnˌtʌtʃəˈbɪlɪti]

untouchable

adj

not able to be touched or affected by something

[ʌnˈtʌtʃəbl]

untouched

adj

not handled, used, or tasted; remaining in the original state.

[ʌnˈtʌtʃt]

untoward

adj

unexpected, inconvenient, or unfavorable

[ʌnˈtɔːrd]

untraceable

adj

not able to be found or discovered

[ʌnˈtreɪsəbl]

untracked

adj

not tracked or followed; not having tracks or traces.

[ʌnˈtrækt]

untraditional

adj

not following or based on long-established customs, beliefs, or methods; unconventional.

[ˌʌntrəˈdɪʃənəl]

untrammeled

adj

Not deprived of freedom of action or expression; not restricted or hampered.

[ʌnˈtræməld]

untransformed

adj

Not changed in form, nature, or character; remaining in the original state.

[ˌʌntrænsˈfɔːrmd]

untranslatable

adj

impossible to translate into another language.

[ˌʌntrænsˈleɪtəbl̩]

untranslated

adj

(of words, text, or speech) not converted into another language.

[ˌʌntrænsˈleɪtɪd]

untraveled

adj

(of a road, region, or path) not having been traveled on or through; not explored or frequented.

[ʌnˈtrævəld]

untreatable

adj

not able to be cured or relieved by medical treatment.

[ʌnˈtriːtəbl]

untreated

adj

not given medical care or attention

[ʌnˈtriːtɪd]

untried

adj

not yet tested, used, or tried; lacking experience or proof of effectiveness.

[ʌnˈtraɪd]

untrimmed

adj

Not made neat or tidy by cutting or trimming.

[ʌnˈtrɪmd]

untroubled

adj

not worried or anxious; calm and peaceful.

[ʌnˈtrʌbld]

untrue

adj

not in accordance with fact or reality; false or incorrect.

[ʌnˈtruː]

untruthful

adj

not telling the truth; dishonest or insincere.

[ʌnˈtruːθf(ə)l]

untruthfully

adv

In a manner that is not honest or truthful; by telling lies or concealing the truth.

[ʌnˈtruːθfəli]

untucked

adj

(of an item of clothing) not tucked in or arranged neatly inside another garment.

[ʌnˈtʌkt]

unturned

adj

Not turned, moved, or disturbed.

[ʌnˈtɜːrnd]

untutored

adj

not having been formally taught or instructed

[ʌnˈtuːtərd]

untwisted

adj

Not twisted; straightened out or freed from twists.

[ʌnˈtwɪstɪd]

untypical

adj

Not having the usual qualities or features associated with a particular type of person or thing; not typical.

[ʌnˈtɪpɪk(ə)l]

unusable

adj

not fit to be used; not capable of being used.

[ʌnˈjuːzəbl̩]

unused

adj

Not being, or never having been, used

[ˌʌnˈjuːzd]

unusual

adj

not common, ordinary, or typical; different from what is usual or expected.

[ʌnˈjuːʒuəl]

unusually

adv

to a greater degree than is usual or common; exceptionally.

[ʌnˈjuːʒuəli]

unusualness

n

the quality or state of being unusual; uncommonness.

[ʌnˈjuːʒuəlnəs]

unutterable

adj

too extreme or great to be expressed in words; indescribable.

[ʌnˈʌtərəbl]

unutterably

adv

to an extreme degree; in a way that is too great or intense to be expressed in words.

[ʌnˈʌtərəbli]

unvaccinated

adj

not having received a vaccine to protect against a disease

[ʌnˈvæksəneɪtɪd]

unvarnished

adj

not covered with varnish; plain and untreated.

[ʌnˈvɑːrnɪʃt]

unvarying

adj

not changing or varying; constant or uniform.

[ʌnˈveriɪŋ]

unveil

v

to remove a veil or covering from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony.

[ʌnˈveɪl]

unveiled

v

to remove a veil or covering from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony

[ʌnˈveɪld]

unveiling

n

the act of removing a veil or covering, especially as part of a ceremony

[ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ]

unvented

adj

Not provided with a vent or outlet for air, gas, etc.

[ʌnˈvɛntɪd]

unventilated

adj

Not provided with fresh air; lacking ventilation.

[ˌənˈvɛntəˌleɪt̬ɪd]

unverifiable

adj

not able to be proven true or accurate; impossible to verify.

[ʌnˈver.ə.faɪ.ə.bəl]

unverified

adj

not having been confirmed, substantiated, or proven to be true or accurate.

[ʌnˈverɪfaɪd]

unviable

adj

not capable of working, functioning, or developing successfully; not viable.

[ʌnˈvaɪəbl̩]

unvoiced

adj

not expressed in words; unspoken

[ʌnˈvɔɪst]

unwanted

adj

not desired or welcome; not wanted.

[ʌnˈwɑːntɪd]

unwarranted

adj

not justified or authorized

[ʌnˈwɔːrəntɪd]

unwary

adj

not cautious of possible dangers or problems

[ʌnˈweri]

unwashed

adj

not cleaned with water and usually soap

[ʌnˈwɔːʃt]

unwatchable

adj

So bad, unpleasant, or disturbing that one cannot or does not want to watch it.

[ʌnˈwɑːtʃəbl̩]

unwatched

adj

not observed or monitored; lacking supervision or surveillance.

[ʌnˈwɑːtʃt]

unwavering

adj

Not changing or becoming weaker; steady and determined.

[ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ]

unwaveringly

adv

in a firm, steady, and resolute manner; without changing one's opinion or intention.

[ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋli]

unwed

adj

Not married.

[ʌnˈwɛd]

unweighted

adj

not adjusted or modified to reflect the relative importance or influence of different components.

[ʌnˈweɪtɪd]

unwelcome

adj

not wanted or not giving pleasure

[ʌnˈwelkəm]

unwell

adj

slightly ill; not feeling well

[ʌnˈwɛl]

unwholesome

adj

not good for your health; harmful or unhealthy.

[ʌnˈhoʊlsəm]

unwieldy

adj

difficult to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight.

[ʌnˈwiːldi]

unwilling

adj

not wanting to do something and refusing to do it

[ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ]

unwillingly

adv

in a way that shows you do not want to do something

[ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli]

unwillingness

n

the state of not wanting to do something and refusing to do it

[ʌnˈwɪlɪŋnəs]

unwind

v

to relax and stop feeling anxious

[ʌnˈwaɪnd]

unwinding

n

the process of relaxing and letting go of stress or tension.

[ʌnˈwaɪndɪŋ]

unwinnable

adj

not able to be won or achieved; impossible to win.

[ʌnˈwɪnəbl̩]

unwired

adj

not connected by or using wires; wireless.

[ʌnˈwaɪərd]

unwise

adj

not showing good judgment or careful thought; foolish or imprudent.

[ʌnˈwaɪz]

unwisely

adv

in a way that shows poor judgment or is not sensible

[ʌnˈwaɪzli]

unwitting

adj

not aware of the full facts; unintentional

[ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ]

unwittingly

adv

Without being aware; unintentionally.

[ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli]

unwonted

adj

not usual or expected; not in accordance with one's habitual character or practice.

[ʌnˈwoʊntɪd]

unworkable

adj

not capable of being successfully done or used; impractical or unfeasible.

[ʌnˈwɜːrkəbl]

unworked

adj

not shaped, processed, or finished by work or labor.

[ʌnˈwɜːrkt]
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