English words starting with U

(of limbs, especially legs or arms) not crossed; kept apart

having plenty of space and not filled with too many people or things

having the status or authority of a monarch but not having been formally crowned as such.

the act of anointing with oil or ointment as a religious rite

excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere way.

Not having handcuffs or restraints placed on the wrists.

(of land) not used for growing crops

Not having good education, good manners, or knowledge of the arts; lacking in refinement or sophistication.

(of food, especially meat) not preserved by salting, smoking, or other curing processes.

to straighten from a curled or curved position

not provided with curtains; having no curtains.

not cut or shortened; in its original or complete state

Not harmed or damaged; in perfect condition.

Not obstructed or held back by a dam.

Not marked with or showing a date.

Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.

(of a fictional being, especially a vampire or zombie) technically dead but still animate

not able to be proved or disproved by a finite set of logical steps; incapable of being decided or resolved with certainty.

not having made a decision about something

Not able to be read or understood.

Not announced or stated openly or formally.

not decorated; plain or simple in appearance.

Not having been defeated in a contest or conflict; having an unbroken record of success.

Not protected or guarded against attack.

Not made dirty, polluted, or corrupted; pure.

Not able to be defined or described exactly.

not clearly described, stated, or known

Not having been taken or sent to the intended recipient.

not requiring much skill, effort, or attention

Not relating or according to democratic principles; not democratic.

impossible to deny or argue against; clearly true.

In a way that is impossible to deny or argue against; unquestionably.

Not able to be relied upon or trusted.

In or to a position lower than or covered by something else.

Being younger than twenty years of age.

Relating to or being a person who is younger than thirty years old.

Done or given secretly, especially in an illegal or dishonest way, to avoid being known by authorities.

to perform less well or achieve less success than expected or than one is capable of.

a level of performance that is lower than expected or possible, especially in academic work.

performing below an expected standard, especially in academic work.

less active than is normal or desirable; characterized by abnormally low activity.

Below the legal age required for a particular activity, especially drinking alcohol, voting, or driving.

below the legal age required for a particular activity, especially drinking alcohol, voting, or marrying.

not fully recognized or valued for one's qualities or achievements.

located or placed under the arm or in the armpit

the soft underside or vulnerable area of an animal, especially its belly.

to bid lower than (another person or company), especially in an auction or when competing for a contract

the underside of a vehicle's body or structure.

a person who is second in command to the boss in a criminal organization, especially the mafia.

a mass of shrubs, bushes, and small trees growing under large trees in a forest or wood.

The series of less important boxing matches on a fight program, occurring before the main event.

the supporting framework underneath a vehicle, such as the landing gear of an aircraft or the chassis of a car.

a social class consisting of the people who are the poorest and have the least power, often living in poor conditions with few opportunities.

a student in the first or second year of a u.s. high school, college, or university.

clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes, such as underwear or a vest.

Clothing worn next to the skin, under outer garments.

a layer of paint applied to a surface as a base for a final layer of paint.

(of food) not cooked for long enough or at a high enough temperature

To count fewer than the actual number of people or things; to make an official count that is too low.

involving secret work within an organization or country for the purposes of spying or gathering information.

A current of water below the surface and moving in a different direction from any surface current.

to sell goods or services at a lower price than a competitor

not having grown or progressed as much as is usual or expected

The state of not being fully grown, advanced, or economically strong.

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.

A preliminary sketch or drawing made on a surface (such as a canvas or panel) as a guide for the final painting, often later covered by layers of pigment.

Wearing clothes that are too informal or plain for a particular occasion.

Having had an insufficient or inadequate level of education.

Not having enough work to do or not using your skills and abilities fully in your job.

To think or guess that something is smaller, less important, or less valuable than it really is.

To think or guess that something is smaller, less important, or less skillful than it really is

An estimate or judgment that is too low; the act of thinking something is smaller, less important, or less skillful than it really is.

(of a photograph or part of a photograph) not having been exposed to light for long enough, and therefore too dark.

Not given enough food to eat; insufficiently nourished.

Underneath the foot or feet; on the ground.

receiving insufficient financial support or resources

the situation of not providing enough money for something to operate effectively.

a piece of clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin.

to strengthen or support from the bottom or foundation.

a color or decoration applied to pottery before it is coated with a transparent glaze

to experience something, especially a change or something unpleasant

A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree.

a student at a college or university who is studying for their first degree

existing, happening, or operating beneath the surface of the earth

a mass of shrubs, bushes, and small trees growing under larger trees in a wood or forest.

Done with the hand below the level of the shoulder or kept below the table, especially in a secret or dishonest way.

done in a secret or dishonest way

To place something under or beneath (another thing), especially for support or protection.

A layer lying beneath another layer.

A material laid under another, especially a layer of material placed under a floor covering or roofing to provide a smooth, level, or insulated surface.

to be the basis or cause of something, or to be the support under something.

To draw a line under a word or piece of text, especially to emphasize it or show its importance.

having a line drawn underneath a word or piece of text for emphasis.

a person of lower rank or status who has to obey the orders of someone more powerful; a subordinate.

the action of drawing a line under a word or piece of text.

To lie or be situated under something.

Existing as the fundamental cause or basis of something.

having fewer members of staff or crew than are needed

to make someone or something less strong or less effective, often gradually or secretly

to make something or someone become gradually less effective, confident, or successful

The process or act of weakening something or someone (especially authority, confidence, or a system) gradually or secretly.

directly below or at a lower level than something

not having enough food to remain healthy and strong

receiving less payment for work than is deserved or than is usual for such work

a preliminary layer of paint, especially one applied as a base for subsequent layers in a painting.

a piece of underwear covering the area between the waist and the top of the legs

a section of road that goes under another road, a railway line, etc.

to pay someone too little for their work

The act of paying someone less than the amount that is due or less than the value of their work.

The act of performing less well than expected or required.

performing less well than expected or below a standard

to support, strengthen, or form the basis for an argument, claim, or idea.

a support or foundation, especially a structure built beneath a wall or building to strengthen it.

to make something seem less important or significant than it really is.

having an insufficient or very small population.

having less power or energy than is needed or desirable

To sell a product or service at a price lower than what is considered standard, fair, or competitive.

not enjoying the same standard of living or rights as the majority of people in a society.

To fail to recognize how good, important, or skillful someone or something really is; to value or estimate something as being less than it actually is.

Not rated or valued highly enough; not fully appreciated or recognized.