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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.
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.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

ausgraben
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Archäologen gruben antike Artefakte an der Stätte aus.
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.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

unsicher
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
Sie war sich bei der Entscheidung unsicher.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

kommend
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
Die kommende Veranstaltung wird nächste Woche stattfinden.
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.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

unter
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
Die Katze ist unter dem Tisch.
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

gewissenlos
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
Gewissenlose Gleichaltrige können Jugendliche zu Straftaten verleiten.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

unangemessen
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war für einen Führer unangemessen.
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.
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

auspacken
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
Sie packte das Geschenk vorsichtig aus.
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 /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 /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

uninformiert
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
Die Entscheidung wurde von einem uninformierten Ausschuss getroffen.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

Ultimatum
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
Der Chef gab ihm ein Ultimatum: Verbessere dich oder du wirst gefeuert.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

unangenehm
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
Das Medikament hatte einen unangenehmen Geschmack.
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

oberste
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
Die Sicherheit ihrer Familie stand während der Krise an erster Stelle in ihrem Kopf.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

unbeherrscht
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
Die unbeherrschte Wut der Menge verursachte Chaos.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

eindeutig
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
Sie gab eine eindeutige Antwort auf die Frage.
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

allgegenwärtig
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Smartphones sind in der modernen Gesellschaft allgegenwärtig geworden.
A1 verb /juːz/

use

benutzen
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
Ich benutze meinen Computer für Arbeit und Unterhaltung.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

unverschämt; schamlos
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
Er sagte die unverschämte Lüge ohne zu zögern.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

irrelevant; nicht verbunden
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Die beiden Vorfälle waren völlig unbeeinflusst voneinander.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
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.
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

verunsichern
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
Die plötzliche Nachricht verunsicherte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

urbane
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
Er war ein urbane Gentleman, der auf der Party alle verzauberte.
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.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

großzügig
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Sie erhielt großzügige Unterstützung von ihrer Familie.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

rechtswidrig; illegal
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
Das Gericht erklärte die Durchsuchung für rechtswidrig.
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 /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

Ungeteilt; vollständig; nicht getrennt oder gespalten
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
Das Team zeigte ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit für die Anweisungen des Trainers.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

unerreichbar
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
Für viele bleibt es ein unerreichbarer Traum, Profi-Sportler zu werden.
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.
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 /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

unsozial
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
Er bevorzugt unsoziale Arbeitszeiten, um allein zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

unitarier
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
Die unitarische Kirche ist bekannt für ihren inklusiven und offenen Ansatz.
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 /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

wellig
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Wir fuhren durch hügelige, wellige Landschaften.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

Nützlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
Die Nützlichkeit dieses Werkzeugs wurde während des Projekts deutlich.
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

vereinigen
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
Die Krise half, die Gemeinschaft zu vereinen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

unerwidert
Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
Er litt jahrelang unter unerwiderter Liebe.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

unversehrt
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
Sie entkam dem Unfall unversehrt.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

im Einklang
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Der Chor sang im Einklang.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

unglaublich
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
Die Vorstellung des Zauberers war absolut unglaublich.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

anders; nicht ähnlich
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder bevorzugt er ruhige Aktivitäten.
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

unkonventionell
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
Sie kleidet sich unkonventionell, mischt mutige Farben und Muster, die alle überraschen.
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.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

undankbar
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
Sie fühlte, dass er undankbar für all die Hilfe war, die sie ihm gegeben hatte.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

nicht bestätigt; nicht verifiziert;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
Der Bericht bleibt unbestätigt, bis wir eine offizielle Bestätigung erhalten.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

unbesiegt; nicht besiegt
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
Das Team bleibt diese Saison unbesiegt.
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.
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 /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

unversehrt
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
Alle Passagiere wurden unversehrt gerettet.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

unkonventionell
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Ihr unkonventioneller Lehransatz inspirierte die Schüler, kreativ zu denken.
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 /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

anheben
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Die Arbeiter mussten den schweren Stein anheben, um den Weg freizumachen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

ultimativ; abschließend; letzter
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Dies ist der ultimative Test deiner Fähigkeiten.
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.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

fehlerfrei
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zielte fehlerfrei auf das Ziel.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

entwurzeln
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Sie haben den alten Baum aus dem Garten gerodet.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

Unternehmen
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
Ein neues Unternehmen zu gründen ist ein schwieriges Unternehmen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

unbeeinträchtigt
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
Sie schlief acht Stunden ungestört.
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

nach oben werfen
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz in die Luft.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

hinterhältiger Zweck
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
Er hat sie mit einem hinterhältigen Zweck eingeladen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

unverkauft
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
Die unverkauften Waren wurden ins Lager zurückgeschickt.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

unkoordiniert; ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement
Example
His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.
Seine Bewegungen waren unkoordiniert, was ihn anfällig für Unfälle machte.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

einfach, ungeschmückt
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
Der Raum war einfach, mit nur einem Tisch und einem Stuhl.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

unvorhergesehen
Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

nicht lehrbar
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
Er war so stur, dass er fast nicht lehrbar wurde.
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.
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

unbewohnbar
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
Schnelle Urbanisierung kann Städte unbewohnbar machen.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

Unwirklichkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Die traumhafte Kulisse verlieh der Geschichte ein Gefühl von Unwirklichkeit.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

unhöflich
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten schockierte die Gäste auf der Party.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

ungestüm
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
Die Demonstranten zeigten ungebremste Begeisterung für Veränderung.
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

Universum
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
Wissenschaftler studieren das Universum, um seine Geheimnisse zu verstehen.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

furchtlos
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
Sie ging in den dunklen Raum, furchtlos vor dem, was darin sein könnte.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

Urbanisierung
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
Urbanisierung führt zu einer besser entwickelten Infrastruktur.
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.
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 /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

unhöflich; unverschämt;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
Seine unzivilen Bemerkungen während des Treffens haben alle Anwesenden beleidigt.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

vollständig
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
Das Treffen war eine vollständige Katastrophe.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

unbestreitbar; sicher
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Ihre Ehrlichkeit und Integrität sind unbestreitbare Qualitäten.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

unqualifiziert; unzulänglich;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Er war für die Ingenieurposition aufgrund mangelnder Erfahrung unqualifiziert.
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.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

unterschätzen
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
Unterschätze niemals die Kraft der Teamarbeit.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

unnatürlich
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Das Lächeln des Schauspielers sah unnatürlich und gezwungen aus.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

üblich
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
Es ist unser üblicher Treffpunkt.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

unbeeindruckt, natürlich
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
Er blieb unbeeinflusst von der Kritik und arbeitete weiter hart.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

unzeitgemäß
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
Sein unzeitgemäßer Tod mit dreißig Jahren schockierte alle.
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.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

ungenutzt; ungebraucht
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Es gibt viele ungenutzte Räume in diesem alten Herrenhaus.
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.
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

verständlich
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
Ihre Reaktion war verständlich angesichts der Situation.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

wellig
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
Der Künstler malte das wellige Meer bei Sonnenuntergang.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

entfalten oder öffnen
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
Sie entfaltete den Brief vorsichtig.
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 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.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

Bewusstlosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Nach dem Unfall war er mehrere Stunden lang bewusstlos.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

unheimlich
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
Sie hat eine unheimliche Fähigkeit, die Zukunft vorherzusagen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.
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.