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C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

自由な
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
アーティストは制限のない表現の自由を楽しんだ。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

生の
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
生肉を食べるのは危険です。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不確か
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
私は自分の将来のキャリア計画に不確かさを感じています。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

広げるまたは開く
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
彼女は手紙を慎重に広げました。
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

部下
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
マネージャーは部下に仕事を迅速に終わらせるよう命じました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

絶え間ない
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
彼女の絶え間ない努力は最終的に報われた。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

聖別
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.
司祭は厳粛に聖別の儀式を行った。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

儀式なし/無礼
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
彼はパーティーから儀式なしで退出しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

許されざる
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
彼の裏切りは許されざる犯罪でした。
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

団結
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
人々の団結が勝利をもたらした。
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
定期的にソフトウェアを更新してください。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

不明確
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
指示が不明確だったので、私は説明を求めました。
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
会社は来週新製品を発表します。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

小さすぎる
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
小さすぎる子犬は、兄弟姉妹と一緒に歩くのに苦労しました。
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 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

過小評価
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
多くの人々が定期的な運動の利点を過小評価しています。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

邪魔されない
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
彼女は8時間、邪魔されずに眠った。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

認められない
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
彼女のプロジェクトへの貢献は認められなかった。
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主義
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
功利主義は、私たちが全体的な幸福を最大化するために行動すべきだと示唆しています。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不適切; 不適当
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
このフォーマルなドレスはカジュアルなビーチパーティには不適切です。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

不快な
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
その薬は不快な味がしました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

無傷
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
彼女は事故から無傷で歩き去った。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず
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.
彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

連合
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
二つの企業の連携が強力な企業を作り出しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

意地悪に
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
彼女は会議中に同僚のことを意地悪に話した。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
彼は試験の結果に不満でした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

無礼な; 不作法な;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
会議中の彼の無礼な発言は、出席者全員を不快にさせた。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用の; 使われていない
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
この古い館には未使用の部屋がたくさんあります。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

傘
Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
雨が降り始めたので、彼女は傘を開いた。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
その討論は教会政治におけるウルトラモンタンの立場を浮き彫りにした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

採算が取れない
Meaning
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
Example
The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.
採算が取れないビジネスは3年後に閉店を余儀なくされました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ/

unwavering

揺るぎない
Meaning
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
Example
He showed unwavering dedication to his goal.
彼は目標に対する揺るぎない献身を示しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

見苦しい
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
ゴミの山は公園に見苦しい景色を作り出した。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

無自覚
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
彼女は詐欺の無自覚な参加者になった。
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

ユニーク; 独特; 珍しい
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
すべての雪片はそのパターンでユニークです。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

避けられない; 避けることができない; 必然的な
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
その会議は避けられないので、出席しなければなりません。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

非社交的な
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
新しい街に引っ越してから、彼は非社交的になった。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

非協力的な
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
証人は非協力的で、質問に答えることを拒否した。
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最上
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女の心の中で最も重要なのは家族の安全でした。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

魅力的でない
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
彼は魅力的でない外見にもかかわらず、非常に親切で賢かった。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

維持する
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
裁判官は、どんな犠牲を払っても正義を守ると約束しました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or highlight something
Example
The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.
その出来事は、安全対策の重要性を強調しました。
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

ユーザー
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
彼はこのアプリの頻繁なユーザーです。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未販売の
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
未販売の商品は倉庫に戻されました。
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利貸しの
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
銀行は高利貸しの金利で融資を提供したとして告発されました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

下着
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
彼は下着を丁寧にたたんでから詰めた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
生存者は戦争中に言葉では表現できない恐怖に耐えました。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

学部生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
彼女はコンピュータサイエンスを学んでいる学部生です。
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

効用; 利益; 公共サービス
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
電気料金の上昇とともに、太陽光パネルの効用が増加しています。
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

緊急に
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
患者は緊急に医療処置が必要です。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
彼女はその決定について不確かだった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

無影響な, 自然な
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
彼は批判に動じることなく、懸命に働き続けました。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

騒動; 騒ぎ; 騒音
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
その発表は学生たちの間で騒動を引き起こしました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

無愛想; 不親切
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
彼が彼女の外見をからかうのは不親切だった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

説明できない
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
彼女は暗い部屋に入ると説明できない恐怖を感じた。
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

まで
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
私はあなたが戻るまで待ちます。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

恥知らずな; 図々しい
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく無恥な嘘をついた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

理不尽な
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
マネージャーは理不尽な要求をした。
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

最終通告
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.
上司は彼に最終通告を与えた：改善するか、解雇されるかだ。
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

通常; 一般的に
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
私は通常、毎朝7時に起きます。
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

湧昇流
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
湧昇流は海面へ栄養分を運ぶ。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

型破りに
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.
彼女は型破りに服装をしており、大胆な色と柄を組み合わせて皆を驚かせる。
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
超自然に対する彼の不信は彼を懐疑的にしました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

意図しない; 偶発的
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
車の損傷は意図しないものでした。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精製の
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精製の石油は燃料として使う前に処理する必要がある。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

下着
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
彼女はデパートで新しい下着を買いました。
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
突然のニュースはコミュニティ全体を動揺させた。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

非難の余地がない
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
彼女はその非難の余地がない誠実さで知られています。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

改善
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
その会社は先月、売上の改善を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

控えめな
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
彼女はエレガントで控えめなドレスを着ていた。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

未婚
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
彼は三十五歳で、まだ未婚です。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

敬われない
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
長年の奉仕が無視され、彼は敬われないと感じた。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

散らかった; 無秩序な;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
彼女の散らかった部屋は、どこにでも散らばった服でいっぱいでした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

無教養な; 教養のない
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無教養な行動はディナーパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

波打つ
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
ヘビは砂の上をうねうねと進んでいった。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
この手紙の著者は不明のままです。
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

コルクを抜く
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.
彼はワインのコルクを抜き、皆にグラスを注いだ。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

非武装
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
警察は捜索中に容疑者が武装していないことを発見した。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

信じられない
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
魔法使いのパフォーマンスは絶対に信じられなかった。
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

調和の取れた
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
調和の取れた声が強力な効果を生み出した。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

無作法
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーのゲストを驚かせました。
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最終的に
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
最終的に、私たちはプロジェクトを進めることに決めました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

受け入れられない
Meaning
not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable
Example
The quality of work was completely unacceptable.
仕事の質は完全に受け入れられませんでした。
B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

異常に
Meaning
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
Example
It was unusually cold for this time of year.
この時期にしては異常に寒かった。
C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

お世辞
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
Example
His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.
彼のお世辞な口調は皆を不快にさせた。
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

激変
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
その会社は、CEOの突然の辞任後、大きな激変を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

雇用不適格
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

不器用
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
背の高い男の子は不器用な仕草で動いた。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

無意識
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.
事故の後、彼は数時間意識を失っていた。
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

都市的な
Meaning
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
Example
Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.
都市部は、農村部よりも人口密度が高いことがよくあります。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

挑戦されていない; 反対なしに受け入れられた; ライバルなし
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
彼は5年間、挑戦されていないチャンピオンであり続けました。
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

持ち上げる
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.
作業員たちは道を清掃するために重い石を持ち上げなければならなかった。
B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

団結した; 一緒に; 同意した
Meaning
joined together for a common purpose; in agreement
Example
The team was united in their goal to win.
チームは勝利を目指して団結していた。
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都会的な気品
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
彼女の都会的な気品は、外交官やリーダーの間で人気を集めました。
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

ユニット
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

不屈の; 勇敢な; 断固たる;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
挫折にもかかわらず、彼女は目標を追い続ける中で不屈であり続けた。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

アンダースタディ
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.
主役の俳優が病気になったとき、アンダースタディが演じました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

予測できない
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
この地域の天気はとても予測できない。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要な; 無駄な
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
その会議は必要ありませんでした、すべての決定はすでに下されていました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

聞かれなかった; 未知の
Meaning
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
Example
His complaints went unheard by the management.
彼の苦情は経営陣に無視されました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不正;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
多くの国々では、富の分配は不平等です。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。