Alphabetical word directory

English words starting with U

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uneasiness

n

a feeling of anxiety or discomfort.

[ʌnˈiː.zi.nəs]

uneasy

adj

causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable

[ʌnˈiːzi]

uneaten

adj

Not eaten; left unconsumed.

[ʌnˈiːt(ə)n]

uneconomic

adj

not making a profit or not using resources in a way that makes a profit.

[ˌʌnˌekəˈnɑːmɪk]

uneconomical

adj

Not economical; wasteful of money or resources.

[ˌʌnˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪkəl]

unedited

adj

not having been altered, corrected, or modified from its original form.

[ʌnˈɛdɪtɪd]

uneducated

adj

lacking a good education; not having had much formal schooling or learning.

[ʌnˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd]

unelectable

adj

not likely to be elected, especially because of qualities or policies that make people not want to vote for you

[ˌʌn.əˈlek.tə.bəl]

unelected

adj

not chosen or voted into a position of power or office by the people in an election.

[ˌʌnɪˈlɛktɪd]

unembarrassed

adj

not feeling or showing embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness.

[ˌʌn.emˈber.əst]

unembellished

adj

plain and not decorated or made more attractive with details.

[ˌʌn.ɪmˈbel.ɪʃt]

unemotional

adj

not having or showing strong feelings

[ˌʌn.ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl]

unemployable

adj

(of a person) not able or likely to get paid employment, especially because of a lack of skills or qualifications.

[ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.ə.bəl]

unemployed

adj

Without a paid job but available to work.

[ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd]

unemployment

n

the state of not having a paid job

[ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt]

unencumbered

adj

not having any burden or impediment; free and unrestricted.

[ˌʌnɪnˈkʌmbərd]

unending

adj

Having or seeming to have no end; everlasting

[ʌnˈɛndɪŋ]

unendurable

adj

too unpleasant, painful, or difficult to bear; intolerable.

[ˌʌn.ɪnˈdʊr.ə.bl̩]

unenforceable

adj

not able to be made effective or obeyed, especially because of a law or rule being impractical or unfair.

[ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrsəbl]

unenforced

adj

(of a law, rule, or agreement) not made to be obeyed or put into effect.

[ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrst]

unengaged

adj

Not engaged; not involved in or committed to a particular activity, relationship, or obligation.

[ˌʌnɪnˈɡeɪdʒd]

unenhanced

adj

not improved or made more attractive, effective, or valuable.

[ˌʌnɪnˈhænst]

unenlightened

adj

Not having or showing an enlightened outlook; lacking knowledge, understanding, or spiritual insight.

[ˌʌnɪnˈlaɪtnd]

unenthusiastic

adj

lacking in enthusiasm or excitement; not eager or interested.

[ˌʌn.ɪnˌθuː.ziˈæs.tɪk]

unenthusiastically

adv

In a manner lacking excitement, interest, or eagerness.

[ˌʌn.ɪnˌθuː.ziˈæs.tɪ.kəl.i]

unenviable

adj

Not desirable or pleasant; likely to cause envy or pity in others.

[ʌnˈenviəbl̩]

unequal

adj

not equal in quantity, size, value, or standard

[ʌnˈiːkwəl]

unequaled

adj

better or greater than any other; having no equal.

[ʌnˈiːkwəld]

unequalled

adj

better or greater than any other

[ʌnˈiːkwəld]

unequally

adv

in a way that is not fair, even, or balanced; in an unequal manner.

[ʌnˈiːkwəli]

unequipped

adj

not having the necessary equipment, skills, or qualities for a particular purpose or situation

[ˌʌnɪˈkwɪpt]

unequivocal

adj

leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous in meaning.

[ˌʌn.ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl]

unequivocally

adv

In a way that leaves no doubt; clearly and unambiguously.

[ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəli]

unerring

adj

Always right or accurate; making no mistakes.

[ʌnˈɜrɪŋ]

unerringly

adv

In a way that is always accurate or correct.

[ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli]

unethical

adj

Not morally correct; not conforming to accepted standards of behavior, especially in a professional context.

[ʌnˈeθ.ɪ.kəl]

unethically

adv

in a manner that is morally wrong or goes against accepted standards of conduct.

[ʌnˈeθ.ɪ.kəl.i]

uneven

adj

Not level, smooth, or flat

[ʌnˈiːvən]

unevenly

adv

in a way that is not level, equal, regular, or balanced

[ʌnˈiːvənli]

unevenness

n

the quality or state of not being level, smooth, flat, or regular

[ʌnˈiːv(ə)nnəs]

uneventful

adj

lacking in significant or interesting occurrences; monotonous.

[ˌʌn.ɪˈvent.fəl]

uneventfully

adv

in a way that is not marked by interesting or exciting events; in a calm and ordinary manner.

[ˌʌn.ɪˈvent.fəl.i]

unexamined

adj

Not subjected to examination, scrutiny, or analysis.

[ˌʌnɪɡˈzæmɪnd]

unexcavated

adj

(of an archaeological site or area) not having been dug up to uncover buried remains.

[ˌʌnˈek.skə.veɪ.t̬ɪd]

unexceptionable

adj

Completely acceptable and not open to any criticism or objection.

[ˌʌnɪkˈsepʃənəbl]

unexceptional

adj

Not special or unusual; ordinary or average.

[ˌʌnɪkˈsepʃənl]

unexciting

adj

Not causing excitement, interest, or enthusiasm; dull.

[ˌʌnɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ]

unexcused

adj

Not officially permitted or justified; lacking a valid reason or explanation.

[ˌʌnɪkˈskjuːzd]

unexpected

adj

not expected or regarded as likely to happen

[ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd]

unexpectedly

adv

in a way that is surprising or not anticipated.

[ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli]

unexpectedness

n

The quality or state of being surprising or not anticipated.

[ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdnəs]

unexpired

adj

(of a document, agreement, period of time, etc.) still valid; not yet having reached its end or expiry date.

[ˌʌnɪkˈspaɪərd]

unexplainable

adj

impossible to explain or give a reason for

[ˌʌn.ɪkˈspleɪ.nə.bəl]

unexplained

adj

not made clear or accounted for; lacking a known reason or justification.

[ˌʌn.ɪkˈspleɪnd]

unexploded

adj

(of a bomb or other explosive device) having not exploded, especially after being fired or dropped.

[ˌʌnɪkˈsploʊdɪd]

unexploited

adj

(of resources or potential) not used or developed for advantage or profit.

[ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd]

unexplored

adj

Not having been visited, investigated, or examined.

[ˌʌn.ɪkˈsplɔːrd]

unexposed

adj

Not exposed to or having contact with something.

[ˌʌnɪkˈspoʊzd]

unexpressed

adj

(of a thought, feeling, or idea) not communicated or made known in words or actions.

[ˌʌn.ɪkˈspɹɛst]

unexpurgated

adj

(of a text or account) complete and containing all the original material, without anything considered offensive or improper being removed.

[ˌʌnˈek.spɚ.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪd]

unfailing

adj

never stopping or weakening; constant or reliable

[ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋ]

unfailingly

adv

in a way that never weakens or stops; always reliable or constant.

[ʌnˈfeɪlɪŋli]

unfair

adj

not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice

[ˌʌnˈfer]

unfairly

adv

in a manner that is not based on or characterized by justice, equality, or fairness.

[ʌnˈferli]

unfairness

n

the quality of being unfair; lack of justice or impartiality.

[ʌnˈfernəs]

unfaithful

adj

not loyal to a sexual partner by having a secret relationship with someone else

[ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl]

unfaithfulness

n

The state or quality of not being faithful; disloyalty, especially to a spouse or partner.

[ʌnˈfeɪθf(ə)lnəs]

unfamiliar

adj

not known to you; not having been experienced before

[ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər]

unfamiliarity

n

the state or quality of not being known, recognized, or experienced.

[ˌʌnfəmɪliˈærəti]

unfashionable

adj

not popular or approved of at a particular time; not fashionable.

[ʌnˈfæʃnəbl]

unfashionably

adv

in a manner that is not fashionable or stylish.

[ʌnˈfæʃnəbli]

unfasten

v

to open or release something that is fixed or tied

[ʌnˈfæs(ə)n]

unfathomable

adj

impossible to understand or measure the full extent of; incomprehensible.

[ʌnˈfæðəməbl̩]

unfathomably

adv

to an extent or degree that is impossible to understand or measure; extremely

[ʌnˈfæðəməbli]

unfavorable

adj

not giving an advantage or a good chance of success; negative and critical

[ʌnˈfeɪvərəbl]

unfavorably

adv

in a way that shows disapproval or dislike

[ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbli]

unfavourable

adj

expressing or showing a lack of approval or support

[ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l]

unfeasible

adj

not able to be done or achieved; impracticable.

[ʌnˈfiːzəbl̩]

unfed

adj

Not having been given food; not fed.

[ʌnˈfɛd]

unfeeling

adj

not sympathetic towards other people's feelings; cold and harsh

[ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ]

unfeigned

adj

sincere and genuine; not pretended or false.

[ʌnˈfeɪnd]

unfelt

adj

not felt or experienced

[ʌnˈfɛlt]

unfeminine

adj

not having or showing qualities traditionally considered to be suitable for a woman; not feminine.

[ʌnˈfem.ə.nɪn]

unfenced

adj

not surrounded or enclosed by a fence

[ˌʌnˈfenst]

unfertilized

adj

(of an egg, seed, or organism) not having been fertilized; not having undergone fertilization.

[ʌnˈfɜːrtɪlaɪzd]

unfetter

v

to release from restraints or inhibitions

[ʌnˈfetər]

unfettered

adj

not controlled or restricted; free from constraints or limitations.

[ʌnˈfetərd]

unfilled

adj

Not filled; containing nothing or nobody.

[ʌnˈfɪld]

unfiltered

adj

not having been passed through a filter to remove unwanted elements.

[ʌnˈfɪltərd]

unfinished

adj

not completed or concluded; lacking a final or polished state.

[ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt]

unfired

adj

(of clay or a ceramic object) not hardened by heat in a kiln.

[ʌnˈfaɪərd]

unfit

adj

not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose

[ʌnˈfɪt]

unfitness

n

the state or condition of being unsuitable or inadequate for a particular purpose or role.

[ʌnˈfɪtnəs]

unfitted

adj

not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

[ʌnˈfɪtɪd]

unfixable

adj

Not able to be repaired, corrected, or made to work.

[ʌnˈfɪksəbəl]

unfixed

adj

Not attached, placed, or set in a permanent or secure position.

[ʌnˈfɪkst]

unflagging

adj

Tireless; not weakening or losing strength or energy.

[ʌnˈflæɡɪŋ]

unflappable

adj

not easily upset or worried, especially in a difficult situation; calm and in control.

[ʌnˈflæpəbl̩]

unflattering

adj

Making someone or something look or seem less attractive or good than they really are; not showing a favorable or pleasing view.

[ʌnˈflætərɪŋ]

unflavored

adj

having no flavor added; lacking any distinctive taste or added flavoring.

[ʌnˈfleɪvərd]

unflinching

adj

not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty

[ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋ]

unflinchingly

adv

in a way that is not afraid or hesitant, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation

[ʌnˈflɪntʃɪŋli]

unfocused

adj

not seeing clearly; having the eyes not properly focused.

[ʌnˈfoʊkəst]

unfocussed

adj

not clearly defined or concentrated; lacking a clear focus.

[ʌnˈfoʊkəst]

unfold

v

to open or spread out something that has been folded

[ʌnˈfoʊld]

unfolded

verb (past tense, past participle)

Opened or spread out from a folded position.

[ʌnˈfoʊldɪd]

unfolding

n

The process of developing or being revealed.

[ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ]

unforced

adj

(of an error in tennis or similar sports) caused by a player's own mistake, not by the opponent's good play

[ʌnˈfɔːrst]

unforeseeable

adj

not able to be predicted or known beforehand

[ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːəbl̩]

unforeseen

adj

not anticipated or predicted

[ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn]

unforgettable

adj

so important, beautiful, or impressive that you are unable to forget it

[ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbl]

unforgettably

adv

in a way that is impossible to forget; in a very memorable manner

[ˌʌnfərˈɡetəbli]

unforgivable

adj

so bad or unacceptable that it cannot be forgiven or excused.

[ˌʌnfərˈɡɪvəbl]

unforgivably

adv

in a way that is so bad or unacceptable that it cannot be forgiven or excused

[ˌʌnfərˈɡɪvəbli]

unforgiving

adj

not willing to forgive people or show mercy; harsh or severe.

[ˌʌnfərˈɡɪvɪŋ]

unformed

adj

not having developed or taken a definite shape or form

[ʌnˈfɔːrmd]

unfortunate

adj

having or marked by bad luck; unlucky

[ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət]

unfortunately

adv

Used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets in the way of your plans.

[ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli]

unfortunates

n

people who are unlucky or in a bad situation

[ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənəts]

unfounded

adj

not based on facts or evidence; not true or valid.

[ʌnˈfaʊndɪd]
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