English words starting with U

Not concerned with material values or ordinary life; spiritual or unsophisticated.

not worn, especially not showing signs of wear or use

not feeling or showing anxiety or concern.

The state or quality of lacking value, merit, or deserving respect.

not deserving respect, attention, or a particular positive quality.

to remove the paper, cloth, or other covering from something

removed the paper, plastic, or other covering from something

not having any wrinkles; smooth and free from creases or folds.

not recorded in writing; based on custom or tradition rather than written law or formal agreement.

Not giving way to pressure; firm or inflexible.

To open something by undoing a zip fastener.

opened or unfastened by means of a zipper

towards or in a higher place or position

a person who is making good progress and is likely to become successful.

likely to be successful or popular in the future; showing great potential.

moving alternately upwards and downwards

A state of honesty and fair dealing.

At a very short distance away; allowing for detailed observation.

involving or providing a very detailed and intimate view or experience

Paid or given in advance

Designed for or appealing to wealthy or high-income consumers; luxurious and expensive.

Moving or pointing alternately upwards and downwards.

having a fast or lively tempo or pace

including the latest information or facts; modern

giving the most recent information; completely modern or current

positive, optimistic, or cheerful

to criticize or scold someone severely

the way in which a child is cared for and taught how to behave by its parents, especially in relation to the development of its character and social skills.

Happening soon; about to take place.

Located in or characteristic of the interior of a country, away from coastal areas or major cities.

To make something more modern or accurate by adding new information or changing its design.

Changed to include the most recent information or improvements.

the action or process of making something more modern or current by adding new information or changing its content.

a current of air that moves upward

to turn or set something upside down or on its end.

Turned or set upside down.

Paid or given in advance

to improve the quality or usefulness of something, especially by replacing it with a newer model or adding new features

improved to a newer, better, or more powerful standard.

the act of raising something to a higher standard, specification, or rank.

a sudden, violent change or disruption, especially in politics or society.

sloping upwards

to support or defend a law, a principle, or a decision so that it continues to exist

a person or organization that supports or defends something, such as a law, principle, or tradition.

To provide furniture with soft, thick coverings, padding, and springs.

Covered with layers of fabric, padding, and springs to make a soft seat or other furniture part.

a person whose job is to upholster furniture.

the soft, padded textile materials used to cover furniture such as chairs and sofas.

the process or cost of keeping something in good condition and repair.

An area of high or hilly land.

to lift something up or to make something higher

raised or elevated to a higher position.

making you feel happier and more hopeful

a communications link for signals sent from a ground station, aircraft, or spacecraft to a satellite or other high point.

to move or copy a file or program from a local computer or device to a central server or larger computer system, especially over the internet.

(past tense and past participle of upload) transferred (data or a file) from one computer system to another, typically to a larger or remote one.

On or onto something.

Located above another part

The part of the human body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.

belonging to or characteristic of a social caste that is considered superior or of high rank within a caste-based society.

belonging to or characteristic of the social group with the highest status, especially the aristocracy or the very wealthy.

belonging to or characteristic of the highest social class; aristocratic or wealthy.

the higher of two or more decks or levels, especially on a ship, bus, or sports stadium.

Relating to or being the more advanced courses or students in a college or university, typically beyond the introductory level.

Belonging to the highest level of a group, organization, or society, especially in terms of rank, status, or influence.

Relating to or designed for the later years of elementary school, typically grades 3-5 or 4-6.

Relating to or being the most expensive, luxurious, or high-quality part of a market or range.

Relating to or having a high level of income, typically above the median for a population.

Relating to or occurring at a higher rank, grade, or position within a hierarchy or system.

Relating to or characteristic of the social and economic group above the middle class but below the upper class.

Relating to or characteristic of the social group between the upper class and the middle class, typically having high incomes, professional occupations, and a high level of education.

relating to or characteristic of a group of people or households whose earnings are above the average middle-income level but below that considered high-income.

Relating to or affecting the parts of the respiratory system above the lungs, especially the nose, throat, and windpipe.

Located in the top and right-hand section of a space, object, or diagram.

relating to or written in capital letters.

A student in the third or fourth year of high school or college.

a punch delivered with an upward motion, typically aimed at the opponent's chin.

in the highest position or place

behaving in an unpleasant way because you think you are more important than you really are; arrogant or presumptuous.

lifted or raised upwards

being in a vertical position or direction

the quality of being honest and morally correct

An act of opposition by many people, often using violence, against those who are in power

in the direction towards the source of a river; further up a river

A situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise.

involving or producing loud, unrestrained laughter; very funny and noisy.

in an extremely noisy and uncontrolled way, often because people are laughing

to pull a plant and its roots out of the ground

(past tense and past participle of uproot) to pull a plant, tree, etc. out of the ground together with its roots

pulling a plant, including its roots, out of the ground.

relating to or designed for people with a high income; expensive and of high quality

to make someone unhappy, worried, or angry

making someone feel worried, unhappy, or angry

The final result or outcome of a process, discussion, or series of events.

the more positive or favorable aspect of a situation.

Having the top part at the bottom and the bottom part at the top; inverted.

the 20th letter of the greek alphabet (Υ, υ)

sloping upwards

To distract attention from someone and make them seem less important, especially by moving to a more prominent position on a stage.

on or to an upper floor of a building

honest and morally good

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher social or economic class but is not accepted by those already belonging to that class, especially one who behaves in a presumptuous or arrogant way.

in or relating to the part of a state that is away from large cities, especially the northern part

in the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or river; towards the source

a stroke made in an upward direction, especially when writing or painting.

a sudden large increase in something

An upward curve or movement, especially of hair brushed up from the face or of a line on a graph.

a situation in which something improves or increases over a period of time

The process by which something is taken into a body or system, such as the absorption of nutrients or information.

an upward thrust or force, especially one exerted by a fluid on a body immersed in it.

a small increase or rise, especially in a business or economic indicator.

anxious or angry in a way that makes it difficult to relax

the time during which a machine, especially a computer, is in operation or available for use.

to or in the upper part of a town or city, especially a residential area

an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone's fortunes

Turned upwards or upside down.

moving or pointing towards a higher place or level

Rising or inclining as it extends; having a positive gradient or incline.

In a direction or manner that is moving or pointing towards a higher place, level, or position.

towards a higher place or position