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B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

einen Priester seines Amtes entheben
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
Der korrupte Priester wurde nach der Untersuchung entkleidet.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

nicht entwickelt; unreif; primitiv
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
Das unentwickelte Land wurde später in einen Park umgewandelt.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

unzuverlässig; kann nicht vertraut oder darauf vertraut werden
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
Das alte Auto ist unzuverlässig und bricht häufig zusammen.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

schwierig; erfordert großen Aufwand; nach oben geneigt
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann eine schwierige Schlacht sein.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

unvorhersehbar
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
Das Wetter in dieser Region ist sehr unvorhersehbar.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

unerschütterlich; fest
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
Ihr Glaube blieb trotz aller Herausforderungen unerschütterlich.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

unattraktiv
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
Trotz seines unattraktiven Aussehens war er sehr freundlich und intelligent.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

ungehörig
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Seine ungehörigen Bemerkungen haben alle am Abendtisch verlegen gemacht.
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

Nützlichkeit; Nutzen; öffentlicher Dienst
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
Der Nutzen von Solarpanelen steigt mit steigenden Stromkosten.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
Sie kaufte neue Unterwäsche im Kaufhaus.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

nicht geehrt
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
Er fühlte sich nicht geehrt, nachdem seine Dienstjahre ignoriert wurden.
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

unbefriedigt
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb sie unbefriedigt.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

bedingungslos
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Sie bot ihrem Freund in Not bedingungslosen Support an.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

übernatürlich
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
Der Wald war von einem übernatürlichen Glanz erfüllt.
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

Straßenkind
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
Die zerlumpten Straßenkinder spielten am Ufer des Flusses.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

ohne Hinweise
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
Sein tonloser Ton gab keinen Hinweis auf seine wahren Gefühle.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

unbedacht
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
Seine unbedachte Bemerkung verletzte ihre Gefühle.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

nutzung
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
Die erhöhte Nutzung von Kunststoff erfordert ein besseres Abfallmanagement.
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

einstimmig
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
Der Ausschuss traf eine einstimmige Entscheidung.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

unerhört; unbekannt
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
Seine Beschwerden blieben vom Management ungehört.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

Uniformität; Konsistenz; Gleichheit
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
Die Uniformität des Designs erzeugte einen ansprechenden visuellen Effekt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

roh
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
Rohes Fleisch zu essen kann gefährlich sein.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

unverändert
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
Ihre Liebe zu ihrer Familie blieb über die Jahre unverändert.
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

übermäßig auf seine Frau bezogen
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
Er war so uxoriös, dass er allem zustimmte, was seine Frau sagte.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

unerwünscht; nicht gewollt; unwillkommen
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
Die unerwünschte Nachricht ruinierte ihre Urlaubspläne.
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

Einheit
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
Die Einheit unter den Menschen führte zum Sieg.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

einwandfrei
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
Sein Verhalten war einwandfrei während der Veranstaltung.
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

Entkleidung
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
Das Kind rannte nach dem Spielen im Schlamm schnell hinein zur Entkleidung.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

unkultiviert; ungebildet
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Sein unkultiviertes Verhalten hat alle bei der Dinnerparty in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

Unglück
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Ihr ständiges Unglück beeinflusste alle um sie herum.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

unkultiviert; wild;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Die Entdecker stießen auf einen unkultivierten Stamm tief im Amazonasregenwald.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

unaufhörlich
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
Ihre unaufhörlichen Bemühungen zahlten sich schließlich aus.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

unglücklich; vom Pech verfolgt
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
Er hatte Pech, den Gewinnschuss zu verfehlen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

unbekannt
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
Der Autor dieses Briefes bleibt unbekannt.
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

ungesund; mangelnde Hygiene
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
Das Restaurant war aufgrund unhygienischer Bedingungen in der Küche geschlossen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

unkontrolliert
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
Das Waldbrand breitete sich auf unkontrollierte Weise aus und verursachte weitreichende Schäden.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
Sie sprach mit einer ungewöhnlichen Sanftheit, die alle überraschte.
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

dringend
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

unverschämmt
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
Das Unternehmen machte unverschämte Gewinne aus der Krise.
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

Untergebener
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
Der Manager befahl seinen Untergebenen, die Aufgabe schnell zu beenden.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

drängen
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Ärzte drängen Patienten, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.
C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

usurpieren
Meaning
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Example
The general tried to usurp the king's throne.
Der General versuchte, den Thron des Königs zu usurpieren.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

einkernig
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
Amöben sind einzellige Organismen.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

Onkel
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mein Onkel wird uns nächste Woche besuchen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

ungerecht; falsch
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
Die Strafe war ungerecht für ein so kleines Vergehen.
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

nutzen
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
Das Unternehmen strebt an, Solarenergie für die Produktion zu nutzen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

nicht ausgesprochen
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
Die Studentin hielt ihre Meinung während des Treffens ungesprochen.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

enttäuschen
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Sie versuchte, ihn von den falschen Gerüchten zu enttäuschen.
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

beispielloses Wissen
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
Artemis wird beispielloses Wissen über das Sonnensystem liefern.
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

wellen
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
Die Schlange undulierte über den Sand.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

schonungslos
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
Der Kritiker war schonungslos in seiner Rezension des Stücks.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

unzählbar; unendlich
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity
Example
There are uncountable stars in the night sky.
Es gibt unzählige Sterne am Nachthimmel.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

ungestüm
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Die Demonstranten zeigten ungebremste Begeisterung für Veränderung.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

unerfahren
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
Der unerfahrene Schriftsteller hatte Schwierigkeiten, seinen ersten Roman zu beenden.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

unglücklich; bedauerlich
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Es war unglücklich, dass das Treffen in letzter Minute abgesagt wurde.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

unerträglich
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
Die Hitze in der Wüste war unerträglich.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

unversöhnlich, unnachgiebig
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Er war kompromisslos in seiner Forderung nach einer vollständigen Entschuldigung.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

aufschließen
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
Sie benutzte den Schlüssel, um die Tür aufzuschließen.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

unhandlich
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
Die Kiste war zu unhandlich, um sie die Treppe hochzutragen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

bescheiden
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolgs blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
Eine unangreifbare Position gewährleistet Dominanz.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

ungünstig
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
Der Vorschlag erhielt eine ungünstige Antwort vom Komitee.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

hinterhältig
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
Sie haben die hinterhältigen Geschäfte des Unternehmens mit seinen Lieferanten aufgedeckt.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

unproduktiv; ineffektiv
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
Das Treffen war unproduktiv und verschwendete die Zeit aller.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Der Zeuge war zurückhaltend, was er gesehen hatte.
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

es sei denn
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
Wir gehen nicht, es sei denn, es hört auf zu regnen.
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

entwirren
Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
Der Detektiv arbeitete hart, um das Geheimnis zu entwirren.
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

Utensilien
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
Bitte waschen Sie alle Küchenutensilien nach der Zubereitung des Abendessens.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

unbewaffnet
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
Die Polizei fand den Verdächtigen während der Durchsuchung unbewaffnet.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
Die Überlebenden ertrugen unbeschreibliches Grauen während des Krieges.
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

Aufstand
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
Der Aufstand markierte den Beginn der Revolution.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

Einstimmigkeit
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Das Komitee erzielte Einigkeit über die neue Politik.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

benachteiligte Gruppen
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Benachteiligte Gruppen profitieren von sozialen Initiativen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

nicht ausgesagt
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
Der Vertrag beinhaltete mehrere nicht ausgesprochene Erwartungen.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

durchmachen
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Sie musste sich einer Operation unterziehen, um sich zu erholen.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

zweifellos
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
Er ist zweifellos der beste Spieler im Team.
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
Soziale Medien sind unter jungen Leuten allgegenwärtig geworden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

unwürdig; ohne Wert
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
Er fühlte sich unwürdig, solches Lob und Anerkennung zu erhalten.
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

unvorbereitet
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
Er war unvorbereitet für die schwierige Prüfung.
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

das Vertrauen verlieren
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
Die feindseligen Fragen begannen, den Zeugen nervös zu machen.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

aufruhr; lärm; unruhe
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
Die Ankündigung verursachte einen Aufruhr unter den Studenten.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

ungünstig
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
Das Team begann seine Reise unter ungünstigen Wetterbedingungen.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universell
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
Musik ist eine universelle Sprache, die jeder versteht.
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

auspacken
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
Nach der Ankunft zu Hause begann sie, ihren Koffer auszupacken.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

unsicher
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
Ich bin unsicher über meine zukünftigen Karrierepläne.
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

unbegründet
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
Seine Wut gegenüber dem Personal war völlig unbegründet.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

ledig
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Er ist fünfunddreißig und immer noch ledig.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

Unfreundlichkeit
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Seine Unfreundlichkeit verletzte ihre Gefühle zutiefst.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Der Priester führte die heilige Salbung mit Ernsthaftigkeit durch.
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

unbeugsam oder fest
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
Ihre unbeugsame Entschlossenheit half ihr, alle Herausforderungen zu überwinden.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

Vertreter
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
Der Vertreter trat auf, als der Hauptdarsteller krank wurde.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

Leider
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
Leider war das Wetter schlecht fur unser Picknick.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

Redlichkeit; Integrität
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
Seine Aufrichtigkeit in Geschäftsangelegenheiten verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

Salbe
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
Der Arzt trug ein Salbmittel auf, um die Verbrennung zu heilen.
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

entwaffnen
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
Die Soldaten wurden angewiesen, die Gefangenen zu entwaffnen.
B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

ungewöhnlich
Meaning
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
Example
It was unusually cold for this time of year.
Für diese Jahreszeit war es ungewöhnlich kalt.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

entkorken
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Er entkorkte den Wein und goss ein Glas für alle ein.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

weniger berechnen
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
Der Ladenbesitzer hat mich versehentlich für die Lebensmittel weniger berechnet.
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

Instandhaltung
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
Die Instandhaltung des alten Hauses ist sehr teuer.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

Umwälzung
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
Das Unternehmen erlebte eine große Umwälzung nach dem plötzlichen Rücktritt seines CEOs.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

Unerschrocken; mutig; unbeugsam;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
Trotz der Rückschläge blieb sie unbeugsam in der Verfolgung ihrer Ziele.
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

hässlich; abstoßend; schrecklich
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
Das alte Gebäude sah nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung hässlich aus.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

nicht beansprucht; nicht angefordert; verlassen oder ohne Eigentümer
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
Das unbeanspruchte Gepäck wurde im Fundbüro des Flughafens aufbewahrt.
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

Dekret
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
Der Zar erließ ein Dekret, das die Pressefreiheit einschränkte.
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

rein
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
Sie fühlte reine Freude, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre unangreifbare Ehrlichkeit.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

Unvermeidlich; das man nicht vermeiden kann; zwingend
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
Das Treffen ist unvermeidlich, also müssen wir teilnehmen.
B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

vereint; zusammen; einig
Meaning
joined together for a common purpose; in agreement
Example
The team was united in their goal to win.
Das Team war vereint in seinem Ziel zu gewinnen.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

lösen
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Sie löste das Seil, um das Boot zu befreien.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

unnötigerweise
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Mach dir keine unnötigen Sorgen über die Prüfung.
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

Unvorhersehbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
Die Unvorhersehbarkeit des Wetters machte die Reise unsicher.
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

Unfähigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
Seine Unfähigkeit, das Problem zu lösen, verursachte Verzögerungen im Projekt.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.