Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with U
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uneasiness
na feeling of anxiety or discomfort.
uneasy
adjcausing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable
uneaten
adjNot eaten; left unconsumed.
uneconomic
adjnot making a profit or not using resources in a way that makes a profit.
uneconomical
adjNot economical; wasteful of money or resources.
unedited
adjnot having been altered, corrected, or modified from its original form.
uneducated
adjlacking a good education; not having had much formal schooling or learning.
unelectable
adjnot likely to be elected, especially because of qualities or policies that make people not want to vote for you
unelected
adjnot chosen or voted into a position of power or office by the people in an election.
unembarrassed
adjnot feeling or showing embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness.
unembellished
adjplain and not decorated or made more attractive with details.
unemotional
adjnot having or showing strong feelings
unemployable
adj(of a person) not able or likely to get paid employment, especially because of a lack of skills or qualifications.
unemployed
adjWithout a paid job but available to work.
unemployment
nthe state of not having a paid job
unencumbered
adjnot having any burden or impediment; free and unrestricted.
unending
adjHaving or seeming to have no end; everlasting
unendurable
adjtoo unpleasant, painful, or difficult to bear; intolerable.
unenforceable
adjnot able to be made effective or obeyed, especially because of a law or rule being impractical or unfair.
unenforced
adj(of a law, rule, or agreement) not made to be obeyed or put into effect.
unengaged
adjNot engaged; not involved in or committed to a particular activity, relationship, or obligation.
unenhanced
adjnot improved or made more attractive, effective, or valuable.
unenlightened
adjNot having or showing an enlightened outlook; lacking knowledge, understanding, or spiritual insight.
unenthusiastic
adjlacking in enthusiasm or excitement; not eager or interested.
unenthusiastically
advIn a manner lacking excitement, interest, or eagerness.
unenviable
adjNot desirable or pleasant; likely to cause envy or pity in others.
unequal
adjnot equal in quantity, size, value, or standard
unequaled
adjbetter or greater than any other; having no equal.
unequalled
adjbetter or greater than any other
unequally
advin a way that is not fair, even, or balanced; in an unequal manner.
unequipped
adjnot having the necessary equipment, skills, or qualities for a particular purpose or situation
unequivocal
adjleaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous in meaning.
unequivocally
advIn a way that leaves no doubt; clearly and unambiguously.
unerring
adjAlways right or accurate; making no mistakes.
unerringly
advIn a way that is always accurate or correct.
unethical
adjNot morally correct; not conforming to accepted standards of behavior, especially in a professional context.
unethically
advin a manner that is morally wrong or goes against accepted standards of conduct.
uneven
adjNot level, smooth, or flat
unevenly
advin a way that is not level, equal, regular, or balanced
unevenness
nthe quality or state of not being level, smooth, flat, or regular
uneventful
adjlacking in significant or interesting occurrences; monotonous.
uneventfully
advin a way that is not marked by interesting or exciting events; in a calm and ordinary manner.
unexamined
adjNot subjected to examination, scrutiny, or analysis.
unexcavated
adj(of an archaeological site or area) not having been dug up to uncover buried remains.
unexceptionable
adjCompletely acceptable and not open to any criticism or objection.
unexceptional
adjNot special or unusual; ordinary or average.
unexciting
adjNot causing excitement, interest, or enthusiasm; dull.
unexcused
adjNot officially permitted or justified; lacking a valid reason or explanation.
unexpected
adjnot expected or regarded as likely to happen
unexpectedly
advin a way that is surprising or not anticipated.
unexpectedness
nThe quality or state of being surprising or not anticipated.
unexpired
adj(of a document, agreement, period of time, etc.) still valid; not yet having reached its end or expiry date.
unexplainable
adjimpossible to explain or give a reason for
unexplained
adjnot made clear or accounted for; lacking a known reason or justification.
unexploded
adj(of a bomb or other explosive device) having not exploded, especially after being fired or dropped.
unexploited
adj(of resources or potential) not used or developed for advantage or profit.
unexplored
adjNot having been visited, investigated, or examined.
unexposed
adjNot exposed to or having contact with something.
unexpressed
adj(of a thought, feeling, or idea) not communicated or made known in words or actions.
unexpurgated
adj(of a text or account) complete and containing all the original material, without anything considered offensive or improper being removed.
unfailing
adjnever stopping or weakening; constant or reliable
unfailingly
advin a way that never weakens or stops; always reliable or constant.
unfair
adjnot based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice
unfairly
advin a manner that is not based on or characterized by justice, equality, or fairness.
unfairness
nthe quality of being unfair; lack of justice or impartiality.
unfaithful
adjnot loyal to a sexual partner by having a secret relationship with someone else
unfaithfulness
nThe state or quality of not being faithful; disloyalty, especially to a spouse or partner.
unfamiliar
adjnot known to you; not having been experienced before
unfamiliarity
nthe state or quality of not being known, recognized, or experienced.
unfashionable
adjnot popular or approved of at a particular time; not fashionable.
unfashionably
advin a manner that is not fashionable or stylish.
unfasten
vto open or release something that is fixed or tied
unfathomable
adjimpossible to understand or measure the full extent of; incomprehensible.
unfathomably
advto an extent or degree that is impossible to understand or measure; extremely
unfavorable
adjnot giving an advantage or a good chance of success; negative and critical
unfavorably
advin a way that shows disapproval or dislike
unfavourable
adjexpressing or showing a lack of approval or support
unfeasible
adjnot able to be done or achieved; impracticable.
unfed
adjNot having been given food; not fed.
unfeeling
adjnot sympathetic towards other people's feelings; cold and harsh
unfeigned
adjsincere and genuine; not pretended or false.
unfelt
adjnot felt or experienced
unfeminine
adjnot having or showing qualities traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman; not feminine.
unfenced
adjnot surrounded or enclosed by a fence
unfertilized
adj(of an egg, seed, or organism) not having been fertilized; not having undergone fertilization.
unfetter
vto release from restraints or inhibitions
unfettered
adjnot controlled or restricted; free from constraints or limitations.
unfilled
adjNot filled; containing nothing or nobody.
unfiltered
adjnot having been passed through a filter to remove unwanted elements.
unfinished
adjnot completed or concluded; lacking a final or polished state.
unfired
adj(of clay or a ceramic object) not hardened by heat in a kiln.
unfit
adjnot of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose
unfitness
nthe state or condition of being unsuitable or inadequate for a particular purpose or role.
unfitted
adjnot suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
unfixable
adjNot able to be repaired, corrected, or made to work.
unfixed
adjNot attached, placed, or set in a permanent or secure position.
unflagging
adjTireless; not weakening or losing strength or energy.
unflappable
adjnot easily upset or worried, especially in a difficult situation; calm and in control.
unflattering
adjMaking someone or something look or seem less attractive or good than they really are; not showing a favorable or pleasing view.
unflavored
adjhaving no flavor added; lacking any distinctive taste or added flavoring.
unflinching
adjnot showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty
unflinchingly
advin a way that is not afraid or hesitant, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation
unfocused
adjnot seeing clearly; having the eyes not properly focused.
unfocussed
adjnot clearly defined or concentrated; lacking a clear focus.
unfold
vto open or spread out something that has been folded
unfolded
verb (past tense, past participle)Opened or spread out from a folded position.
unfolding
nThe process of developing or being revealed.
unforced
adj(of an error in tennis or similar sports) caused by a player's own mistake, not by the opponent's good play
unforeseeable
adjnot able to be predicted or known beforehand
unforeseen
adjnot anticipated or predicted
unforgettable
adjso important, beautiful, or impressive that you are unable to forget it
unforgettably
advin a way that is impossible to forget; in a very memorable manner
unforgivable
adjso bad or unacceptable that it cannot be forgiven or excused.
unforgivably
advin a way that is so bad or unacceptable that it cannot be forgiven or excused
unforgiving
adjnot willing to forgive people or show mercy; harsh or severe.
unformed
adjnot having developed or taken a definite shape or form
unfortunate
adjhaving or marked by bad luck; unlucky
unfortunately
advUsed to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets in the way of your plans.
unfortunates
npeople who are unlucky or in a bad situation
unfounded
adjnot based on facts or evidence; not true or valid.