Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.

"The country took unilateral action without consulting its allies."

adjective
/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

"The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand."

adjective
/ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

"She is known for her unimpeachable honesty."

noun
/ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

"He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance."

adjective
/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

not having much value, significance, or influence

"The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue."

adjective
/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

"The decision was made by an uninformed committee."

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adjective
ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

"Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable."

adjective
/ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.

"She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke."

adjective
/ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

Without injury; not physically harmed.

"All the passengers were rescued uninjured."

adjective
/ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

not done on purpose; accidental

"The damage to the car was unintentional."

adjective
/ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

not holding attention or curiosity; boring

"The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on."

adjective
/ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

"His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings."

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Union

noun
/ˈjuːnɪən/

the action or fact of joining or being joined with others, especially to form a single unit

"The union of the two companies created a global leader."

adjective
/juːˈniːk/

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

"Her dress was unique and caught everyone's attention."

noun
/ˈjuːnɪsən/

Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

"The choir sang in unison."

adjective
/juːˈnɪsənənt/

Sounding together or in harmony.

"The unisonant voices created a powerful effect."

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unit

noun
/ˈjuːnɪt/

an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity

"Each unit in the production line is carefully tested."

noun
/ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

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."

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unite

verb
/juˈnaɪt/

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

"The crisis helped unite the community."

adjective
/juˈnaɪtɪd/

joined together or combined as one

"The united team won the championship."

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unity

noun
/ˈjuːnɪti/

the state of being joined together or in agreement

"The team showed great unity during the match."

noun
/ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.

"Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions."

adjective
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/

Relating to or done by all people or things in the world; applicable everywhere or in all cases.

"There is a universal need for love and acceptance."

noun
/ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos

"The universe is vast and full of mysteries."

noun
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

"She is studying law at the university."

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Unjust

adjective
/ʌnˈdʒʌst/

not fair or right; morally wrong

"The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense."

adjective
/ʌnˈkɛmpt/

Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

"He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night."

adjective
/ʌnˈkaɪnd/

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

"It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance."

adverb
/ʌnˈkaɪndli/

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

"She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting."

noun
/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

"His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply."

adjective
/ʌnˈnoʊn/

not known or familiar

"The origin of the disease remains unknown."

adjective
/ʌnˈlɔːfəl/

Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.

"The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons."

conjunction
/ʌnˈlɛs/

except if

"We won't go unless it stops raining."

adjective
/ʌnˈlɛtəd/

lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate

"The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history."

preposition/adjective
/ʌnˈlaɪk/

differing from or not similar to

"Unlike his brother, he enjoys playing soccer."

adjective
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

not likely to happen or be true

"It is unlikely that he will arrive on time."

adjective
/ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

without any limits or restrictions

"The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month."

verb
/ʌnˈlɒk/

to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available

"She used the key to unlock the door."

adjective
/ʌnˈlʌki/

having bad luck; unfortunate

"He was unlucky to miss the winning shot."

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Unmanageable

adjective
/ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

difficult or impossible to control or handle

"The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision."

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unmarried

adjective
/ʌnˈmærid/

Not married; single.

"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."

verb
/ʌnˈmɑːsk/

to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something

"The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime."

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adjective
ʌnˈmætʃt

Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.

"The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery."

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Unmindful

adjective
/ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

not paying attention; careless; heedless

"She was unmindful of the danger around her."

adjective
/ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

absolute; not lessened or moderated

"The meeting was an unmitigated disaster."

adjective
/ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

not changed from its original form or state

"The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis."

adjective
/ʌnˈnætʃrəl/

contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal

"The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural."

adverb
/ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely

"He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable."

adverb
/ʌnˈnesəserəli/

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

"Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam."

adjective
/ʌnˈnɛsəsɛri/

not needed or required

"The manager cut all unnecessary expenses to save costs."