Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.
"The country took unilateral action without consulting its allies."
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
"The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand."
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
"She is known for her unimpeachable honesty."
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
"He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance."
not having much value, significance, or influence
"The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue."
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
"The decision was made by an uninformed committee."
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
"Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable."
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
"She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke."
Without injury; not physically harmed.
"All the passengers were rescued uninjured."
not done on purpose; accidental
"The damage to the car was unintentional."
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
"The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on."
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
"His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings."
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."
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
"Her dress was unique and caught everyone's attention."
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
"The choir sang in unison."
Sounding together or in harmony.
"The unisonant voices created a powerful effect."
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
"Each unit in the production line is carefully tested."
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."
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
"The crisis helped unite the community."
joined together or combined as one
"The united team won the championship."
the state of being joined together or in agreement
"The team showed great unity during the match."
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
"Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions."
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."
the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos
"The universe is vast and full of mysteries."
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
"She is studying law at the university."
not fair or right; morally wrong
"The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense."
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
"He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night."
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
"It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance."
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
"She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting."
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
"His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply."
not known or familiar
"The origin of the disease remains unknown."
Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.
"The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons."
except if
"We won't go unless it stops raining."
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
"The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history."
differing from or not similar to
"Unlike his brother, he enjoys playing soccer."
not likely to happen or be true
"It is unlikely that he will arrive on time."
without any limits or restrictions
"The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month."
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
"She used the key to unlock the door."
having bad luck; unfortunate
"He was unlucky to miss the winning shot."
difficult or impossible to control or handle
"The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision."
Not married; single.
"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."
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."
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
"The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery."
not paying attention; careless; heedless
"She was unmindful of the danger around her."
absolute; not lessened or moderated
"The meeting was an unmitigated disaster."
not changed from its original form or state
"The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis."
contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal
"The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural."
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
"He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable."
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
"Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam."
not needed or required
"The manager cut all unnecessary expenses to save costs."
