Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Unable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Unable

adjective B1
/ʌˈneɪbl/

not able to do something

"She was unable to attend the meeting."

Unbelievable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

"The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable."

Uncertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈsɜːtən/

not sure or confident about something; not clearly known or decided

"She felt uncertain about her future after graduation."

unclear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈklɪər/

not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

"The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification."

adjective B1
/ʌnˈkʊkt/

Not cooked; in a raw state.

"Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous."

adjective B1
/ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

"There are uncountable stars in the night sky."

underneath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition, adverb, adjective B1
/ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

Located directly below or beneath something

"The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers."

adjective B1
/ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

"Her reaction was understandable given the situation."

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Uneducated

adjective B1
/ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training

"Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs."

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Unemployed

adjective B1
/ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

without a job; not having paid work

"He has been unemployed for six months now."

Unemployment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

the state of not having a paid job despite being able and willing to work

"High unemployment is a major issue in the country."

Unexpected definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

not anticipated or predicted; surprising

"We had an unexpected visitor last night."

Unfair definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Unfair

adjective B1
/ʌnˈfɛər/

not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality or justice

"It’s unfair to blame her for the team’s failure."

Unfortunate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənət/

Having or marked by bad luck; unlucky.

"It was unfortunate that the meeting was canceled at the last minute."

Unfortunately definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/

used to express regret or disappointment about something that has happened or is going to happen

"Unfortunately, the event was canceled due to the rain."

unfriendly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈfrɛndli/

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

"The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers."

unhappiness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction

"Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her."

Uniform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/

consistent or the same in form, manner, or degree

"The students were required to wear a uniform to school."

unimportant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

not having much value, significance, or influence

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

uninteresting definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

not holding attention or curiosity; boring

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

Union definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Union

noun B1
/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."

Unique definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/juːˈniːk/

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

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

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unite

verb B1
/juˈnaɪt/

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

"The crisis helped unite the community."

United definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/juˈnaɪtɪd/

joined together or combined as one

"The united team won the championship."

Universe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

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

"The universe is vast and full of mysteries."

Unkind definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈkaɪnd/

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

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

Unknown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈnoʊn/

not known or familiar

"The origin of the disease remains unknown."

Unlike definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition/adjective B1
/ʌnˈlaɪk/

differing from or not similar to

"Unlike his brother, he enjoys playing soccer."

Unlikely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

not likely to happen or be true

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

unlock definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ʌnˈlɒk/

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

"She used the key to unlock the door."

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unmarried

adjective B1
/ʌnˈmærid/

Not married; single.

"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."

Unnecessary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈnɛsəsɛri/

not needed or required

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

unpack definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ʌnˈpæk/

to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail

"After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase."

Unpaid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

not paid for; without payment or salary

"She worked as an unpaid intern for six months."

unplanned definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
ʌnˈplænd

Not planned in advance; happening spontaneously or without organization.

"Unplanned urbanization causes severe problems."

Unpleasant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

"The medicine had an unpleasant taste."

unpopular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

not liked or supported by many people

"The decision was unpopular with the public."

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Unsafe

adjective B1
/ʌnˈseɪf/

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

"It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night."

Unsuccessful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

"His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed."

unsure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈʃʊr/

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

"She felt unsure about the decision."

Untrue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈtruː/

not true; false or incorrect

"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."

adjective B1
/ʌnˈjuzd/

not being used; not having been used before

"There are many unused rooms in this old mansion."

Unusual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional

"She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems."

unusually definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

"It was unusually cold for this time of year."

adjective B1
/ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

not desired or welcome; not wanted

"He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting."

adjective B1
/ʌnˈwel/

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

"She has been feeling unwell since yesterday."

unwrap definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ʌnˈræp/

remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly

"She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement."

upcoming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

about to happen or appear

"The upcoming event will be held next week."

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upgrade

verb B1
/ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

to raise something to a higher standard, improve

"We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version."

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upper

adjective B1
/ˈʌpər/

higher in position or rank

"The upper floor of the building is under renovation."