Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with U
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unsurpassed
adjbetter or greater than any other; not exceeded or matched.
unsurprised
adjnot feeling or showing surprise at something unexpected or unusual.
unsurprising
adjnot causing surprise; expected or predictable.
unsurprisingly
advin a way that is expected and does not cause surprise
unsuspected
adjNot known or thought to exist; not imagined or considered possible
unsuspecting
adjNot aware of any danger or harm; trusting and not suspicious.
unsustainability
nThe 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.
unsustainable
adjnot able to be maintained or continued at the current rate or level
unswayed
adjnot influenced or changed in opinion, attitude, or course of action.
unsweetened
adj(of food or drink) having no sugar or other sweet substance added
unswept
adjNot cleaned by sweeping; left untouched by a broom or brush.
unswerving
adjnot changing or becoming weaker; remaining strong and constant
unswervingly
advin a steady and determined way that does not change or waver
unsympathetic
adjNot feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
unsystematic
adjNot done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; unmethodical.
untainted
adjnot contaminated, polluted, or corrupted; pure.
untalented
adjlacking natural aptitude or skill in a particular area; not talented.
untamed
adjNot domesticated, controlled, or civilized; wild and free.
untangle
vto separate pieces of string, wire, hair, etc. that have become twisted or knotted together
untapped
adj(of a resource or source) not yet exploited or used.
untarnished
adjNot damaged or made less bright or less valuable; remaining perfect or pure.
untaxed
adjnot subject to taxation; exempt from tax.
unteachable
adj(of a person or animal) not able to be taught or unwilling to learn
untempered
adjnot moderated or controlled; unrestrained
untenable
adj(of a position, theory, or argument) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
untended
adjNot cared for or looked after; neglected.
untenured
adjnot having a permanent post, especially as a teacher or lecturer, after a probationary period; lacking tenure.
untestable
adjnot able to be tested or proven, especially because evidence cannot be obtained or a hypothesis cannot be falsified.
untested
adjNot subjected to testing or examination to prove effectiveness, safety, or reliability.
untethered
adjnot tied or confined with a rope, chain, or similar restraint; physically free.
unthinkable
adjimpossible to imagine or accept; too shocking or unlikely to be considered as a possibility
unthinkably
advto a degree or in a manner that is impossible to imagine or believe; extremely.
unthinking
adjNot thinking carefully or seriously about something; done or acting without thought or care.
unthinkingly
advin a way that shows you do not think about the effects of what you do; without careful thought
unthreatened
adjNot feeling or being in danger of harm, damage, or loss.
unthreatening
adjNot appearing likely to cause harm or danger; not intimidating.
untidiness
nthe state or quality of being not neat or orderly.
untidy
adjnot neat or arranged in an orderly way.
untie
vto undo a knot or something that is tied
untied
adjnot fastened or knotted
until
prepUp to the point in time or the event mentioned.
untilled
adj(of land) not prepared for growing crops by plowing or digging.
untimed
adjnot having a time limit; not timed.
untimely
adjhappening at a time that is not suitable or expected, especially too soon or too early
untiring
adj(of a person or their efforts) continuing at the same rate without loss of vigour; tireless.
untitled
adjNot having a title or name
unto
prepAn archaic or literary word meaning 'to'.
untold
adjtoo much or too many to be counted or measured
untouchability
nThe 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.
untouchable
adjnot able to be touched or affected by something
untouched
adjnot handled, used, or tasted; remaining in the original state.
untoward
adjunexpected, inconvenient, or unfavorable
untraceable
adjnot able to be found or discovered
untracked
adjnot tracked or followed; not having tracks or traces.
untraditional
adjnot following or based on long-established customs, beliefs, or methods; unconventional.
untrammeled
adjNot deprived of freedom of action or expression; not restricted or hampered.
untransformed
adjNot changed in form, nature, or character; remaining in the original state.
untranslatable
adjimpossible to translate into another language.
untranslated
adj(of words, text, or speech) not converted into another language.
untraveled
adj(of a road, region, or path) not having been traveled on or through; not explored or frequented.
untreatable
adjnot able to be cured or relieved by medical treatment.
untreated
adjnot given medical care or attention
untried
adjnot yet tested, used, or tried; lacking experience or proof of effectiveness.
untrimmed
adjNot made neat or tidy by cutting or trimming.
untroubled
adjnot worried or anxious; calm and peaceful.
untrue
adjnot in accordance with fact or reality; false or incorrect.
untruthful
adjnot telling the truth; dishonest or insincere.
untruthfully
advIn a manner that is not honest or truthful; by telling lies or concealing the truth.
untucked
adj(of an item of clothing) not tucked in or arranged neatly inside another garment.
unturned
adjNot turned, moved, or disturbed.
untutored
adjnot having been formally taught or instructed
untwisted
adjNot twisted; straightened out or freed from twists.
untypical
adjNot having the usual qualities or features associated with a particular type of person or thing; not typical.
unusable
adjnot fit to be used; not capable of being used.
unused
adjNot being, or never having been, used
unusual
adjnot common, ordinary, or typical; different from what is usual or expected.
unusually
advto a greater degree than is usual or common; exceptionally.
unusualness
nthe quality or state of being unusual; uncommonness.
unutterable
adjtoo extreme or great to be expressed in words; indescribable.
unutterably
advto an extreme degree; in a way that is too great or intense to be expressed in words.
unvaccinated
adjnot having received a vaccine to protect against a disease
unvarnished
adjnot covered with varnish; plain and untreated.
unvarying
adjnot changing or varying; constant or uniform.
unveil
vto remove a veil or covering from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony.
unveiled
vto remove a veil or covering from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony
unveiling
nthe act of removing a veil or covering, especially as part of a ceremony
unvented
adjNot provided with a vent or outlet for air, gas, etc.
unventilated
adjNot provided with fresh air; lacking ventilation.
unverifiable
adjnot able to be proven true or accurate; impossible to verify.
unverified
adjnot having been confirmed, substantiated, or proven to be true or accurate.
unviable
adjnot capable of working, functioning, or developing successfully; not viable.
unvoiced
adjnot expressed in words; unspoken
unwanted
adjnot desired or welcome; not wanted.
unwarranted
adjnot justified or authorized
unwary
adjnot cautious of possible dangers or problems
unwashed
adjnot cleaned with water and usually soap
unwatchable
adjSo bad, unpleasant, or disturbing that one cannot or does not want to watch it.
unwatched
adjnot observed or monitored; lacking supervision or surveillance.
unwavering
adjNot changing or becoming weaker; steady and determined.
unwaveringly
advin a firm, steady, and resolute manner; without changing one's opinion or intention.
unwed
adjNot married.
unweighted
adjnot adjusted or modified to reflect the relative importance or influence of different components.
unwelcome
adjnot wanted or not giving pleasure
unwell
adjslightly ill; not feeling well
unwholesome
adjnot good for your health; harmful or unhealthy.
unwieldy
adjdifficult to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight.
unwilling
adjnot wanting to do something and refusing to do it
unwillingly
advin a way that shows you do not want to do something
unwillingness
nthe state of not wanting to do something and refusing to do it
unwind
vto relax and stop feeling anxious
unwinding
nthe process of relaxing and letting go of stress or tension.
unwinnable
adjnot able to be won or achieved; impossible to win.
unwired
adjnot connected by or using wires; wireless.
unwise
adjnot showing good judgment or careful thought; foolish or imprudent.
unwisely
advin a way that shows poor judgment or is not sensible
unwitting
adjnot aware of the full facts; unintentional
unwittingly
advWithout being aware; unintentionally.
unwonted
adjnot usual or expected; not in accordance with one's habitual character or practice.
unworkable
adjnot capable of being successfully done or used; impractical or unfeasible.
unworked
adjnot shaped, processed, or finished by work or labor.