English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
"It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company."
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
"It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night."
on or to a higher floor of a building
"She went upstairs to her bedroom."
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
"His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect."
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
"She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement."
An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.
"The uprising spread quickly across the country."
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
"The contract included several unstated expectations."
To employ something for a purpose.
"She used her phone to call a taxi."
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
"Learning a new language can be an uphill battle."
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
"The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work."
given generously without holding back
"She received unstinting support from her family."
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
"The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path."
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
"He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable."
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
"The group is visiting islands during the expedition."
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
"The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park."
filled with bitter criticism or malice
"His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room."
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
"The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs."
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
"The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears."
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
"It was unusually cold for this time of year."
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."
about to happen or appear
"The upcoming event will be held next week."
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
"The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos."
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
"She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation."
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
"The ragged urchins played by the riverbank."
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
"She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting."
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
"He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress."
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
"He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition."
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."
Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unfair.
"The company fired the manager for his unscrupulous business practices."
The final result or outcome of a process or situation.
"The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed."
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
"Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders."
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
"The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful."
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
"Sand can vitrify under intense heat."
contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal
"The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural."
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
"Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system."
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
"The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery."
not paid for; without payment or salary
"She worked as an unpaid intern for six months."
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
"She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey."
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
"Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam."
absolute; not lessened or moderated
"The meeting was an unmitigated disaster."
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
"The unofficial results showed a close race."
Not married; single.
"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
"The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu."
never done or known before; without previous example
"The company reported unprecedented growth last year."
not needed or required
"The manager cut all unnecessary expenses to save costs."
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
"Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design."
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
"He became unsociable after moving to a new city."