Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ʌnˈwaɪz/

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

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

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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."

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Upstairs

adverb
/ˌʌpˈstɛərz/

on or to a higher floor of a building

"She went upstairs to her bedroom."

noun
/ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity

"His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect."

verb
/ʌnˈræp/

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

"She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement."

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uprising

noun
/ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ/

An act of resistance or rebellion; an attempt to overthrow authority or government.

"The uprising spread quickly across the country."

adjective
/ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

"The contract included several unstated expectations."

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use

verb
/juːz/ (verb), /juːs/ (noun)

To employ something for a purpose.

"She used her phone to call a taxi."

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Uphill

adjective
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

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

verb
/ʌnˈjoʊk/

To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.

"The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work."

adjective
/ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

given generously without holding back

"She received unstinting support from her family."

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upheave

verb
/ʌpˈhiːv/

to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly

"The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path."

adjective
/ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance

"He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable."

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visiting

verb
/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.

"The group is visiting islands during the expedition."

adjective
/ʌnˈsaɪtli/

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

"The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park."

adjective
/ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

filled with bitter criticism or malice

"His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room."

adjective
/ʌnˈwiːldi/

Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

"The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs."

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adjective
/vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

"The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears."

adverb
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

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

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

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Usage

noun
/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."

adjective
/ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

about to happen or appear

"The upcoming event will be held next week."

adjective
/ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control

"The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos."

verb
/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

"She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation."

noun
/ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets

"The ragged urchins played by the riverbank."

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Untouchable

adjective
/ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."

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unwillingly

adverb
/ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

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

"She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting."

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."

adjective
/ʌnˈriːdəbl/

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."

adjective
/ʌnˈwɜːrði/

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

"He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition."

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noun
/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."

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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."

noun
/ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

The final result or outcome of a process or situation.

"The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed."

noun
/ɜːrˈbænɪti/

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

"Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders."

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Unseen

adjective
/ʌnˈsiːn/

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

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

adjective
/ʌnˈvɔɪst/

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."

verb
/ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat

"Sand can vitrify under intense heat."

adjective
/ʌnˈnætʃrəl/

contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal

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

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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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adjective
ʌnˈmætʃt

Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.

"The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery."

adjective
/ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

not paid for; without payment or salary

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

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unsteady

adjective
/ʌnˈstɛdi/

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

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

adverb
/ʌnˈnesəserəli/

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

"Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam."

adjective
/ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

absolute; not lessened or moderated

"The meeting was an unmitigated disaster."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

"The unofficial results showed a close race."

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unmarried

adjective
/ʌnˈmærid/

Not married; single.

"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."

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virtu

noun
/vɜːrˈtuː/

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

"The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu."

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adjective
/ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd/

never done or known before; without previous example

"The company reported unprecedented growth last year."

adjective
/ʌnˈnɛsəsɛri/

not needed or required

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

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adjective
ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.

"Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design."

adjective
/ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction

"He became unsociable after moving to a new city."