Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele
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Sounding together or in harmony.
"The unisonant voices created a powerful effect."
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.
"The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach."
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
"Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions."
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
"The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history."
absolute; not lessened or moderated
"The meeting was an unmitigated disaster."
not attractive or appealing in appearance
"Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent."
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
"The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions."
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
"He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress."
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
"Her unremitting efforts finally paid off."
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
"The critic was unsparing in his review of the play."
given generously without holding back
"She received unstinting support from her family."
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
"His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations."
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
"He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable."
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
"The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos."
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
"The meeting ended without any untoward incidents."
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
"She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad."
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
"She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success."
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
"The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs."
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
"She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone."
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
"The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work."
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
"The teacher upbraided the student for being late again."
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
"The fisherman upcast his net into the air."
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
"The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path."
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
"The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious."
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
"Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface."
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
"He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party."
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
"Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders."
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
"The ragged urchins played by the riverbank."
Relating to or resembling a bear.
"The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone."
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
"The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership."
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
"The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates."
To take someone else's position or power illegally or by force.
"He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king."
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
"The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest."
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
"The law strictly prohibits usury."
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
"Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness."
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
"He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said."
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
"He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer."
The inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecisiveness.
"His constant vacillation frustrated his colleagues during the meeting."
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
"She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion."
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
"The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult."
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.
"The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements."
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
"His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise."
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
"She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom."
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
"The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony."
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
"She was honored as the valedictorian of her class."
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
"He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference."
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
"He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health."
showing great courage and bravery
"The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation."
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
"The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep."
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
"The morning air was filled with vaporous mist."