Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with U
Showing words 241–360 of 1,676. Choose a word to read its meaning, etymology and origin.
unchanged
adjnot changed; staying the same
unchanging
adjremaining the same; not changing or being altered.
unchaperoned
adjNot accompanied by a chaperone; without a person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people, especially for social propriety or safety.
uncharacteristic
adjNot typical of a particular person or thing; unusual.
uncharacteristically
advIn a manner that is not typical or usual for a particular person or thing
uncharged
adjnot carrying an electric charge.
uncharitable
adjnot kind or fair in your judgment of other people; unwilling to consider the reasons for someone's actions
uncharitably
advin an unkind and unfair way, especially when judging other people's behavior or reasons for doing something
uncharted
adjNot mapped, surveyed, or recorded; unknown or unexplored.
unchartered
adjnot mapped, surveyed, or legally established; unexplored or unknown.
uncheck
vto remove a checkmark or similar indicator from a box or item, especially on a digital form or list.
unchecked
adjnot controlled, limited, or stopped
unchosen
adjNot selected or picked out from a group.
uncircumcised
adjNot having undergone the religious or surgical procedure of circumcision.
uncivil
adjNot polite; rude or discourteous.
uncivilized
adjNot having developed a modern culture or way of life; considered primitive or barbaric.
unclaimed
adjNot claimed or collected by an owner.
unclasp
vto release the clasp or fastening of something
unclassifiable
adjNot able to be categorized or assigned to a particular class or type.
unclassified
adjNot arranged in or assigned to specific categories.
uncle
nthe brother of your father or mother, or the husband of your aunt
unclean
adjnot clean; dirty
uncleanliness
nthe state or condition of being dirty or not clean.
unclear
adjNot easy to see, hear, or understand; not obvious or certain.
uncleared
adjNot cleared or removed, especially of land or vegetation.
unclench
vTo release from a clenched state; to open or relax something that is tightly closed or gripped.
unclip
vto release or detach something by undoing a clip or fastener
unclipped
adjNot having been clipped or cut; left in its natural, full length.
unclog
vto remove a blockage from something such as a pipe, drain, or channel
unclogged
verb (past tense, past participle)to remove a blockage from something, allowing it to flow or function freely again
unclothed
adjnot wearing any clothes; naked.
unclouded
adjNot obscured or darkened by clouds; clear.
uncluttered
adjnot having or containing unnecessary things; tidy and simple.
uncoated
adjNot covered with a layer of a protective or decorative substance.
uncoerced
adjnot brought about by coercion or force; voluntary.
uncoil
vTo become or cause something to become straight after being wound in a circle or spiral.
uncoiled
adjnot coiled; straightened out
uncollected
adjnot having been collected or gathered together
uncollectible
adj(of a debt) not able to be collected or recovered, especially because the debtor is unable or unwilling to pay.
uncolored
adjHaving no color; not colored or dyed.
uncombed
adjnot combed; having untidy hair or fur
uncomfortable
adjcausing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort.
uncomfortably
advin a way that causes or feels slight pain or physical discomfort
uncommitted
adjNot dedicated or pledged to a particular cause, activity, or person.
uncommon
adjNot occurring, found, or done often; unusual.
uncommonly
advto an unusual degree; very
uncommunicative
adjnot willing to talk or give information; reserved or silent.
uncompensated
adjnot paid or rewarded for work or effort.
uncompetitive
adjnot competitive; not able to compete effectively, especially in commercial markets.
uncomplainingly
advIn a way that does not complain or express dissatisfaction; patiently and without protest.
uncompleted
adjNot finished or concluded; lacking all necessary parts or elements.
uncomplicated
adjsimple and easy to understand; not complex or difficult.
uncomplimentary
adjexpressing criticism or a lack of approval; not complimentary.
uncomprehending
adjNot understanding or grasping the meaning of something; showing a lack of comprehension.
uncomprehendingly
advIn a way that shows a lack of understanding or comprehension.
uncompressed
adjNot compressed; not reduced in size or volume by pressure.
uncompromised
adjnot weakened, damaged, or made less effective; remaining in a pure or complete state.
uncompromising
adjNot willing to change your opinions or behaviour in a way that would be helpful to others.
uncompromisingly
advin a way that shows an unwillingness to make concessions or change one's views; inflexibly.
unconcealed
adjnot hidden or kept secret; obvious.
unconcern
nA lack of worry or interest about something.
unconcerned
adjnot worried or anxious about something because you feel it is not important or does not affect you.
unconditional
adjnot limited by or dependent on any conditions
unconditionally
advIn a way that is complete and not limited in any way; without requiring any conditions to be met.
unconditioned
adjnot subject to or influenced by conditions; absolute.
unconfined
adjnot confined or restricted; free.
unconfirmed
adjnot yet proved or verified to be true
uncongenial
adjnot pleasant or agreeable; not suited to one's taste or nature
unconnected
adjnot joined or linked to something else; separate.
unconquerable
adjimpossible to defeat or overcome.
unconquered
adjnot having been defeated, overcome, or brought under control.
unconscionable
adjnot right or reasonable; shockingly unfair or excessive
unconscionably
advin a way that is not right or reasonable; shockingly excessive or unfair.
unconscious
adjin a state like sleep because of an injury or illness, and not able to use your senses
unconsciously
advin a way that is not conscious or deliberate; without awareness
unconsciousness
nthe state of being unconscious and unable to think, feel, or be aware of things, especially as the result of injury or illness.
unconsidered
adjNot thought about or planned in advance; done or made without proper consideration.
unconsolidated
adj(of soil, sediment, or rock) not firmly cemented or compacted; loose.
unconstitutional
adjnot allowed by or in agreement with a country's constitution
unconstitutionality
nthe quality or state of being contrary to the principles or provisions of a constitution.
unconstitutionally
advin a way that is not in accordance with the constitution of a country or organization
unconstrained
adjnot restricted or limited; free from constraints.
unconsummated
adj(of a marriage or relationship) not having been consummated by sexual intercourse.
uncontainable
adjimpossible to restrain, control, or keep within limits.
uncontained
adjnot confined or kept within limits; uncontrolled.
uncontaminated
adjnot made dirty, polluted, or poisonous by the addition of a harmful substance.
uncontested
adjnot disputed or challenged; accepted without opposition.
uncontrollable
adjnot able to be controlled or restrained.
uncontrollably
advin a way that cannot be controlled or restrained.
uncontrolled
adjnot controlled or restrained; not subject to control or regulation.
uncontroversial
adjnot causing or likely to cause any public disagreement or argument.
unconventional
adjnot following what is traditional or commonly accepted
unconventionality
nthe quality or state of being unconventional; not following accepted customs, rules, or styles.
unconventionally
advin a way that is not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
unconverted
adjnot having been changed in form, character, or function
unconvinced
adjnot believing or feeling certain that something is true or real
unconvincing
adjNot able to persuade someone that something is true or real; failing to make someone believe or accept something.
unconvincingly
advin a manner that fails to make someone believe that something is true or valid
uncooked
adj(of food) not cooked; raw.
uncooperative
adjnot willing to work with or help other people
uncoordinated
adjNot properly planned or organized; lacking order or synchronization.
uncork
vTo remove the cork from a bottle.
uncorked
vTo remove the cork from a bottle
uncorrected
adjNot corrected or amended; left in its original, often erroneous, state.
uncorrelated
adjnot connected or related in any way; showing no statistical correlation or mutual relationship.
uncorroborated
adjNot confirmed or supported by other evidence or information.
uncorrupted
adjNot having been corrupted; free from corruption, dishonesty, or moral impurity.
uncountable
adjToo many or too much to be counted; indefinitely large in number or amount.
uncounted
adjnot counted; not having been counted.
uncouple
vTo disconnect or separate something that is joined or linked.
uncoupled
adjSeparated or disconnected from something it was previously linked to.
uncouth
adjlacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward and uncultured in appearance or behavior.
uncover
vto remove a cover or covering from something
uncovered
adjnot covered or protected from something
uncovering
nthe act of removing a cover or revealing something that was hidden.
uncreated
adjNot having been created; existing without having been made.
uncreative
adjnot showing or involving new ideas or imagination; lacking originality.
uncredited
adjnot publicly acknowledged as a contributor to a piece of work, especially a film or broadcast.
uncritical
adjNot expressing criticism or using careful judgment; accepting something too easily without questioning it.
uncritically
advIn a way that does not involve careful judgment or analysis; accepting something without question or criticism.