Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Universal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/

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."

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Unjust

adjective B2
/ʌnˈdʒʌst/

not fair or right; morally wrong

"The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense."

unkindly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ʌnˈkaɪndli/

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

"She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting."

unkindness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

"His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈlɔːfəl/

Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.

"The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

without any limits or restrictions

"The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month."

Unnatural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈnætʃrəl/

contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal

"The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural."

Unnecessarily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ʌnˈnesəserəli/

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

"Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam."

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Unnoticed

adjective B2
/ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

not seen or observed; ignored

"His hard work went unnoticed by his manager."

adjective B2
/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

"The unofficial results showed a close race."

unpleasantly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner

"The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon."

unprecedented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/

never done or known before; without previous example

"The company reported unprecedented growth last year."

unpredictable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

"The weather in this region is highly unpredictable."

adjective B2
/ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

not ready or able to deal with something

"He was unprepared for the difficult exam."

adjective B2
/ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/

Not producing or achieving much; not effective or useful.

"The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time."

Unprofessional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

"His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

"The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

"He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience."

unreadable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈriːdəbl/

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."

unreal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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unreal

adjective B2
/ʌnˈrɪəl/

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

"The experience felt unreal after the sudden news."

unreasonable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

"The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet."

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Unrelated

adjective B2
/ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

"The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other."

adjective B2
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

"The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently."

unresolved definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

"The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings."

Unrest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ʌnˈrest/

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

"The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈraɪp/

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

"The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days."

Unseen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Unseen

adjective B2
/ʌnˈsiːn/

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

"The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈskɪld/

lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills

"Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities."

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Unstable

adjective B2
/ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

"The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs."

unsteady definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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unsteady

adjective B2
/ʌnˈstɛdi/

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

"She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey."

Unsuitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

"This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party."

Unthinkable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

"It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town."

untie definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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untie

verb B2
/ʌnˈtaɪ/

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

"She untied the rope to free the boat."

unveil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ʌnˈveɪl/

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

"The company will unveil a new product next week."

adjective B2
/ʌnˈwel.kəm/

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

"The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans."

Unwilling definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do

"He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone."

unwillingly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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unwillingly

adverb B2
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

"She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting."

unwise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwaɪz/

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

"It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company."

Unworthy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ʌnˈwɜːrði/

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

"He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition."

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up-keep

noun B2
/ˈʌpˌkiːp/

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

"The upkeep of the old house is very expensive."

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Uphill

adjective B2
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

"Learning a new language can be an uphill battle."

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uphold

verb B2
/ʌpˈhoʊld/

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

"The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs."

adjective, adverb B2
/ˈʌpraɪt/

positioned vertically; morally good and honest

"He remained upright despite the strong winds."

urbanization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

"Rapid urbanization has led to increased infrastructure development."

urge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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urge

verb B2
/ɜːrdʒ/

to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something

"Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly."

Urgency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/

The quality of requiring immediate attention or action.

"The doctor emphasized the urgency of starting treatment right away."

urgently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

in a way that requires immediate attention or action

"The patient urgently needs medical attention."

Usage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Usage

noun B2
/ˈjuːsɪdʒ/

The action of using something; the way in which a word or phrase is normally used.

"The book explains the proper usage of technical terms."

Utility definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/juːˈtɪləti/

The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.

"The utility of smartphones in daily life is undeniable."

utilization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

"The efficient utilization of resources is key to success."