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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 /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最大の; 極限
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
彼女は壊れやすいアイテムを扱うとき、最大の配慮を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

想像を絶する
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
破壊の規模は想像を絶するもので、私たちはそれを目の当たりにするまでわかりませんでした。
A1 verb /juːz/

use

使う
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
私は仕事と娯楽のためにコンピュータを使います。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

頑固
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
彼は進歩の頑固な反対者であり続けた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

神父の職を剥奪する
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
腐敗した神父は調査後に職を剥奪されました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
その決定は世間で不人気だった。
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。
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

人手不足
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
インフルエンザの流行時に病院は人手不足でした。
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
彼女の問題に対する理解は印象的でした。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

醜い; 嫌悪すべき; 恐ろしい
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
長年の放置の後、その古い建物は醜く見えました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

シンプルな、飾りのない
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
部屋はシンプルで、テーブルと椅子だけがありました。
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 /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

分割されていない; 完全な; 分けられていない
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
チームはコーチの指示に対して分け隔てなく注意を示しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

緊急性
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
その状況の緊急性により、直ちに医療の注意が必要でした。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/

Uncomfortable

不快
Meaning
causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort
Example
He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼は不快に感じました。
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。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

不運な; 残念な
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
会議が最後の瞬間にキャンセルされたのは不運でした。
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.
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

都市化
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.
都市化はより発展したインフラストラクチャーをもたらす。
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。
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。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
会議は完全な災害でした。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

純粋
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いたとき、純粋な喜びを感じました。
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 /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不安定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不安定な経済は、人々を自分たちの仕事について心配させました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不適切な
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
彼の不適切な発言はディナーテーブルで皆を困らせました。
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不明な; 見知らぬ
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
その都市は私にとって見知らぬ場所でした。なぜなら、私はそこに行ったことがなかったからです。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

服を脱がせる; 衣服を取り除く
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
看護師は検査のために患者の服を脱がせる手伝いをした。
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。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

議論の余地がない; 確実な
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
彼女の誠実さと誠意は議論の余地がない特性です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

耐えられない
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用権
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
借家人は土地の使用権を持っていたが、所有権はなかった。
B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

理解できる
Meaning
Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.
Example
Her reaction was understandable given the situation.
その反応は状況を考慮すると理解できるものでした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

無意識; 意識を失った
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.
患者は手術後、数時間無意識の状態でした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未確認; 未検証;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
報告書は公式の確認が得られるまで未確認のままです。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

目立たない
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
セキュリティカメラは目立たないように設計されています。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

控えめな
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未変更の
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
データは未変更の形で分析に使用された。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

容赦ない
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
批評家は彼の演劇レビューで容赦なかった。
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

満足していない
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
謝罪にもかかわらず、彼女は満足していなかった。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未教育; 教育を受けていない
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
多くの未教育の労働者は、良い給料の仕事を見つけるのに苦労しています。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

ソファから取り除く（稀な意味）
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医は白内障を取り除こうとしました。
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
彼女は大学で法学を学んでいます。
B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失業中
Meaning
without a job; not having paid work
Example
He has been unemployed for six months now.
彼はすでに6ヶ月間失業しています。
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道徳な
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
不道徳な仲間は、若者を犯罪に導くことがあります。
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 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解する
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
指示が理解できますか?
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利貸し
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律は高利貸しを厳しく禁止しています。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

広げる
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
彼女は道を探すためにテーブルの上で地図を広げた。
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

恐れない
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
彼女は暗い部屋に入り、恐れないで何があるかを見た。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

ありそうにない; 予想外の
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
こんなに晴れた空では、今日は雨が降る可能性は低い。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平に
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
彼は委員会によって不公平に扱われた。
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。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

望まれない
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
彼は会議で望まれない客のように感じた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利な; 逆境の
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
悪天候は私たちの屋外イベントには不利でした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安な; 心配な; 落ち着かない
Meaning
worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless
Example
She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.
彼女は夜一人で歩くことに不安を感じていた。
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

不安; 動乱; 社会的または政治的混乱
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
経済危機は広範な社会的不安を引き起こしました。
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。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

未熟な
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
未熟な作家は、最初の小説を完成させるのに苦労しました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解決の
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
その問題は何度も会議をしたにもかかわらず未解決のままだ。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

無制限
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
インターネットプランは1ヶ月間の無制限データを提供します。
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

今後の
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
今後のイベントは来週行われます。
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

誤解を解く
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
彼女は嘘の噂について彼を誤解を解こうとしました。
B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

宇宙
Meaning
all existing matter and space; the cosmos
Example
Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.
科学者たちは宇宙の謎を解明するために研究しています。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不気味
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
彼女は未来を予測する不気味な能力を持っている。
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。
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

反乱
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
反乱は革命の始まりを示しました。
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 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

叱る
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
教師は学生がまた遅刻したことを叱りました。
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。
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

上
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
彼はすばやくはしごを上った。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

自信を失う
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
敵意のある質問が証人を動揺させ始めた。
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。
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

恵まれないグループ
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.
恵まれないグループは社会的なイニシアティブから利益を得ます。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
プラスチックの利用増加は、より良い廃棄物管理を求めています。
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。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

不屈不挠
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
彼女は不屈不挠の決意で続けた。
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

役に立つ; 実用的な
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
このツールは問題を解決するために非常に役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

無調整
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
群衆の無調整な怒りが混乱を引き起こしました。
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

逆さま
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
絵は壁に逆さまに掛かっていた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない
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.
彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

統一する
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
若者たちは社会的受け入れのために仲間と統一します。
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不当な
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
スタッフに対する彼の怒りは完全に不当でした。
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 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

非生産的; 効率が悪い
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
会議は非生産的で、全員の時間を無駄にしました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

惜しみなく
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
彼女は家族から惜しみなく支援を受けた。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不正当な
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
その会社は危機から不正当な利益を得ました。
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的な
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
音楽は誰もが理解できる普遍的な言語です。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

不適切
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
彼の無礼な態度はリーダーとして不適切だった。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

解消されていない
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
彼の悲しみは時間が経っても解消されていなかった。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

偏見のない
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
レポートは状況の偏りのない見解を示しました。
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。