Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ʌnˈkɒmən/

rare, unusual, or remarkable

"It is uncommon to see snow in this region."

adjective
/ʌnˈkʌmfətəbl/

causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort

"He felt uncomfortable during the long meeting."

noun
/ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

the act or process of removing clothing

"The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud."

verb
/ʌnˈkloʊð/

to remove clothing from someone or something

"The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination."

adjective
/ʌnˈklɪər/

not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous

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

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uncle

noun
/ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of one's father or mother

"My uncle is visiting us next week."

adjective
/ʌnˈkleɪmd/

not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless

"The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department."

adjective
/ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

"The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest."

adjective
/ʌnˈsɪvəl/

not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior

"His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present."

adjective
/ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity

"The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper."

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uncharted

adjective
ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

"The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet."

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unchanging

adjective
/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

remaining the same over time; not changing

"Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years."

adjective
/ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

"The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe."

adjective
/ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

"He remained the unchallenged champion for five years."

noun
/ʌnˈsɜːtənti/

the state of being unsure or not knowing what will happen

"Economic uncertainty affects business investments."

adverb
/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty

"She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions."

adjective
/ʌnˈsɜːtən/

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

"She felt uncertain about her future after graduation."

adjective
/ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

"He made an unceremonious exit from the party."

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uncanny

adjective
/ʌnˈkæni/

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

"She has an uncanny ability to predict the future."

adjective
/ʌnˈbraɪdld/

Uncontrolled and unrestrained.

"The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change."

adjective
/ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

"Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond."

adjective
/ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless

"He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation."

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unbiased

adjective
/ʌnˈbaɪəst/

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

"The report gave an unbiased view of the situation."

adjective
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful

"She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity."

adjective
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

"The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable."

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Unbelief

noun
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

A lack of belief, especially in religious faith.

"His heart was full of doubt and unbelief."

adjective
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.

"His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader."

adjective
/ʌnˈbiːtən/

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

"The team remains unbeaten this season."

adjective
/ʌnˈbeərəbl/

Too difficult or unpleasant to endure.

"The heat was unbearable in the afternoon."

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Unbalanced

adjective
/ʌnˈbæləns/

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

"The unbalanced table kept wobbling."

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Unaware

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈweər/

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

"She was completely unaware of the danger."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/

Impossible to avoid or prevent.

"Delays were unavoidable due to heavy rain."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

"The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting."

noun
/ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

The state of being not available or not accessible.

"The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish

"For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

Lacking confidence or certainty.

"She gave an unassured answer during the interview."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

"Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble."

adjective
/ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.

"His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time."

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adjective
/ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl/

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

"Her logic was unassailable during the debate."

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unarmed

adjective
/ʌnˈɑːrmd/

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

"The police found the suspect unarmed during the search."

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unarm

verb
/ʌnˈɑːrm/

to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense

"The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners."

noun
/ˈtʌrɪt/

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

"The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret."

noun
/ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.

"He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor."

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adjective
/ˈtjuːtɪləri/

Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.

"Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens."

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tutelar

adjective
/ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

Serving as a guardian or protector.

"The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers."

noun
/ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.

"She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist."

noun
/ˈtɜːrtl/

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

"The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach."

noun
/ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

"The company reported a high turnover in its sales department."

adjective
/ˈtɜːrnkiː/

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

"The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses."

noun
/ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

"The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up."