CEFR Level
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
"He became unsociable after moving to a new city."
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
"He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions."
not sold; remaining without a buyer
"The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse."
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
"The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life."
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
"The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war."
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
"The contract included several unstated expectations."
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
"The politician resigned when his position became untenable."
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
"His unthinking remark hurt her feelings."
Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.
"His untimely death shocked the entire community."
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
"Her untiring efforts finally led to success."
Too great or numerous to be described or counted.
"The project caused untold stress for everyone involved."
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
"The project was deemed unviable due to high costs."
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."
Not justified or authorized; lacking good reason.
"The employee faced unwarranted criticism from his manager."
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
"Her unwavering determination led to success."
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
"She became an unwitting participant in the scam."
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
"Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges."
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
"The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO."
situated at the highest place or most important
"Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis."
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
"His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect."
An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.
"The uprising spread quickly across the country."
A loud noise, commotion, or disturbance caused by a group of people.
"The announcement caused an uproar in the audience."
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
"They uprooted the old tree from the garden."
The final result or outcome of a process or situation.
"The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed."
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
"The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter."
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.
"The building had a simple utilitarian design."
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
"Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity."
