Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with U
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unaltered
adjNot changed or modified in any way; remaining in its original state.
unambiguous
adjclear in meaning; not able to be understood in more than one way
unambiguously
advin a manner that is clear and open to only one interpretation, leaving no doubt.
unambitious
adjnot having or showing a strong desire to achieve something, especially to be successful, powerful, or rich.
unamused
adjnot finding something funny or entertaining; not amused.
unanimity
nComplete agreement among a group of people.
unanimous
adjin complete agreement; sharing the same opinion or view.
unanimously
advin a way that involves or is characterized by complete agreement or unity
unannounced
adjhappening or done without being announced or told to people beforehand
unanswerable
adjimpossible to answer or refute
unanswered
adj(of a question) not answered or replied to
unanticipated
adjNot expected or predicted; unforeseen.
unapologetic
adjnot feeling or showing any regret or shame about your actions or beliefs
unapologetically
advin a way that shows you are not sorry for having done something and do not care if other people disapprove
unappealing
adjnot attractive, interesting, or pleasant.
unappetizing
adjnot looking, smelling, or tasting good to eat
unappreciated
adjnot having one's worth or value recognized or acknowledged
unappreciative
adjnot feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure for something
unapproachable
adjnot easy to talk to or make friends with because of being very formal, quiet, or unfriendly
unapproved
adjNot having received official permission or sanction.
unarguable
adjimpossible to disagree with; definitely true or correct.
unarguably
advin a way that is not open to disagreement or doubt; indisputably.
unarmed
adjnot carrying a weapon
unarmored
adjNot equipped with armor or protective plates.
unarticulated
adjnot expressed or pronounced clearly in speech
unashamed
adjnot feeling ashamed or embarrassed about something, even if other people might disapprove
unashamedly
advin a way that shows no guilt or embarrassment about something considered unacceptable or wrong by other people
unasked
adjnot asked for or requested
unassailable
adjImpossible to dispute, deny, or attack; completely convincing or secure.
unassembled
adjNot put together; in separate parts or pieces.
unassertive
adjnot having or showing a confident and forceful personality; tending to be passive or hesitant in expressing oneself.
unassigned
adjnot appointed or designated to a specific role, task, or place.
unassisted
adjdone or achieved without help from anyone or anything else
unassuming
adjNot pretentious or arrogant; modest.
unattached
adjnot married or having a romantic partner; single.
unattainable
adjimpossible to achieve or reach.
unattended
adjnot watched or looked after
unattractive
adjnot pleasing or appealing to look at; not beautiful or handsome.
unattractiveness
nthe quality of not being pleasing or appealing to look at.
unauthorized
adjNot having official permission or approval.
unavailability
nThe state of not being able to be used, obtained, or contacted.
unavailable
adjnot able to be used or obtained
unavailing
adjproducing no useful or desired result; ineffective.
unavoidable
adjImpossible to avoid or prevent; certain to happen.
unavoidably
advin a way that cannot be prevented or stopped from happening
unaware
adjnot knowing or realizing that something is happening or exists
unawareness
nlack of knowledge or consciousness about something.
unawares
advwithout being aware of or prepared for something
unbaked
adjnot cooked by baking; not having been baked.
unbalance
vto cause something to become unstable or lose its equilibrium
unbalanced
adjnot giving equal attention, importance, or treatment to all things or people; biased or unfair.
unbanning
vthe act of removing a ban or restriction; lifting a prohibition.
unbaptized
adjnot having undergone the Christian rite of baptism.
unbearable
adjtoo painful, unpleasant, or annoying to deal with or accept.
unbearably
advto an extreme degree; in a way that is too unpleasant, painful, or severe to accept or deal with.
unbeatable
adjimpossible to defeat or surpass; having no equal.
unbeaten
adjnot defeated or surpassed.
unbecoming
adjnot attractive or appropriate; not suited to a person's position or status.
unbeknown
adjWithout the knowledge of a specified person
unbeknownst
adjwithout the knowledge of a particular person
unbelief
nthe state or quality of not believing, especially in religious doctrines or a divine power.
unbelievable
adjso extreme or great that it is difficult to accept or imagine.
unbelievably
advto an extreme degree; extremely
unbelieving
adjnot having religious faith; skeptical or atheistic.
unbelted
adjNot wearing a seat belt.
unbend
vto change from a bent position and become straight
unbending
adjnot willing to change your opinions, decisions, or actions; inflexible
unbiased
adjshowing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.
unbidden
adjHappening or coming without being asked, invited, or expected.
unbind
vTo release from bonds or fastenings; to untie or set free.
unbleached
adjnot made whiter or lighter by a chemical bleaching process; retaining its natural color.
unblemished
adjnot damaged or marked in any way; perfect.
unblinking
adjnot blinking; with eyes wide open and steady
unblinkingly
advin a way that does not show emotion, doubt, or a reaction, especially when this is deliberate or impressive
unblocked
adjNot obstructed or blocked; free from obstacles.
unbolt
vto open or release by withdrawing a bolt
unbolted
adjnot fastened with a bolt; unlocked or open.
unborn
adjnot yet born
unbosom
vto tell someone your private thoughts or feelings
unbothered
adjnot worried, troubled, or concerned; remaining calm and unaffected.
unbound
adjnot bound or tied up
unbounded
adjhaving no limits or boundaries; infinite or vast.
unbowed
adjnot having been defeated or subdued
unbraided
adjNot braided; having been separated from a braided state.
unbranched
adjnot having branches; having a single, continuous, and undivided form or path.
unbreakable
adjimpossible to break or very strong and resistant to damage.
unbridgeable
adj(of a gap, difference, or disagreement) impossible to bridge or make a connection across.
unbridled
adjnot controlled or limited; unrestrained.
unbroken
adjnot broken, damaged, or interrupted; whole and continuous.
unbrushed
adjnot brushed; not having been brushed.
unbuckle
vto open or release the buckle of something.
unbundling
nthe act or process of separating something into its constituent parts, especially when these parts were previously sold or offered together as a single product or service.
unburden
vto free yourself or someone else from a burden, worry, or problem
unburied
adjNot placed in a grave; not interred.
unburned
adjnot consumed or damaged by fire; not having been burned.
unbutton
vto open the buttons on a piece of clothing
unbuttoned
adjnot fastened or done up with buttons.
uncalculated
adjNot planned or thought about in advance; done without careful consideration.
uncannily
advin a strange or mysterious way that is difficult to explain, often causing unease.
uncanny
adjstrange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening or unsettling
uncap
vTo remove the cap or covering from something.
uncapped
adjNot having a cap or lid.
uncaring
adjNot feeling or showing concern or sympathy for others; indifferent.
uncarpeted
adjNot covered by a carpet or carpets; having a bare floor.
uncatchable
adjNot able to be caught or captured.
uncaused
adjNot brought about by any cause; having no external cause or origin.
unceasing
adjContinuing without stopping or pausing; never-ending.
unceasingly
advIn a way that continues without stopping or pausing; incessantly.
uncelebrated
adjNot receiving or given public praise, attention, or recognition.
uncensored
adjNot having had any part removed or suppressed by censorship.
unceremonious
adjLacking courtesy or dignity; abrupt, rude, or informal in a way that seems inappropriate.
unceremoniously
advIn a rough or abrupt way, without politeness or courtesy.
uncertain
adjnot known, definite, or decided
uncertainly
advin a way that shows a lack of certainty or confidence
uncertainty
nthe state of being uncertain or not knowing what will happen.
uncertified
adjnot officially approved or recognized as having met a particular standard or requirement.
unchained
adjnot confined or restrained with chains; physically or metaphorically free.
unchallengeable
adjnot able to be disputed, opposed, or questioned; beyond doubt or criticism.
unchallenged
adjnot questioned or opposed; accepted without dispute.
unchangeable
adjnot able to be changed or altered; permanent.