Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ʌnˈnɜːrv/

to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure

"The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness."

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Unnoticed

adjective
/ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

not seen or observed; ignored

"His hard work went unnoticed by his manager."

adjective
/ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice

"The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

"The unofficial results showed a close race."

verb
/ʌnˈpæk/

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

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

adjective
/ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

not paid for; without payment or salary

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

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adjective
/ˌʌnˈpær.ə.leld/

having no equal; better or greater than any other

"Her talent as a singer is unparalleled in this generation."

adjective
/ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable

"His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense."

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unperturbed

adjective
ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

"She remained unperturbed despite the challenges."

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adjective
ʌnˈplænd

Not planned in advance; happening spontaneously or without organization.

"Unplanned urbanization causes severe problems."

adjective
/ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

"The medicine had an unpleasant taste."

adverb
/ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

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

"The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon."

adjective
/ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

not liked or supported by many people

"The decision was unpopular with the public."

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adjective
/ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/

never done or known before; without previous example

"The company reported unprecedented growth last year."

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adjective + noun
ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

"Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system."

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noun
/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.

"The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain."

adjective
/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

"The weather in this region is highly unpredictable."

adjective
/ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

not ready or able to deal with something

"He was unprepared for the difficult exam."

adjective
/ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

not attractive or appealing in appearance

"Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent."

adjective
/ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance

"She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy."

adjective
/ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv/

Not producing or achieving much; not effective or useful.

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

adjective
/ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

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

adjective
/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
/ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

"The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions."

adjective
/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."

adjective
/ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt

"Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities."

adjective
/ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

"She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results."

verb
/ʌnˈrævəl/

To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.

"The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery."

adjective
/ʌnˈriːdəbl/

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."

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unreal

adjective
/ʌnˈrɪəl/

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

"The experience felt unreal after the sudden news."

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unreality

noun
/ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth

"The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality."

adjective
/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."

adjective
/ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication

"The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel."

adjective
/ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.

"He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress."

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Unrelated

adjective
/ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

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

adjective
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

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

adjective
/ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.

"Her unremitting efforts finally paid off."

adjective
/ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.

"He suffered from unrequited love for years."

adjective
/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

"The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings."

noun
/ʌnˈrest/

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

"The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest."

adjective
/ʌnˈraɪp/

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

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

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unroll

verb
/ʌnˈroʊl/

to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually

"She unrolled the map on the table to find the route."

adjective
/ʌnˈruːli/

Disorderly, disruptive, or difficult to control.

"The teacher struggled to calm the unruly students."

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Unsafe

adjective
/ʌnˈseɪf/

involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm

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

adjective
/ʌnˈseɪvəri/

Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.

"The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal."

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unscathed

adjective
/ʌnˈskeɪðd/

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

"She escaped from the accident unscathed."

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adjective
/ʌnˈskruːpjələs/

Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unfair.

"The company fired the manager for his unscrupulous business practices."

adjective
/ʌnˈsiːmli/

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

"His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table."

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Unseen

adjective
/ʌnˈsiːn/

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

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

adjective
/ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

"The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash."