CEFR Level
continuing forever; without end
"The unending rain made the day feel gloomy."
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
"The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries."
not level or smooth; not regular or consistent
"The road was uneven and full of potholes."
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
"He was treated unfairly by the committee."
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
"He was unfaithful to his wife for many years."
not known or recognized; strange
"The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before."
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
"The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee."
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
"The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event."
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
"He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health."
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
"She unfolded the letter carefully."
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
"She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him."
not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar
"His complaints went unheard by the management."
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
"His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project."
Not injured or harmed.
"She walked away from the accident unhurt."
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
"The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen."
Made into a whole or joined together.
"A unified approach fosters better outcomes."
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
"The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand."
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
"The decision was made by an uninformed committee."
Without injury; not physically harmed.
"All the passengers were rescued uninjured."
not done on purpose; accidental
"The damage to the car was unintentional."
the state of being joined together or in agreement
"The team showed great unity during the match."
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."
not fair or right; morally wrong
"The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense."
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
"She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting."
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
"His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply."
Not conforming to or permitted by law; illegal.
"The police arrested him for unlawful possession of weapons."
without any limits or restrictions
"The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month."
contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal
"The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural."
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
"Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam."
not seen or observed; ignored
"His hard work went unnoticed by his manager."
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
"The unofficial results showed a close race."
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
"The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon."
never done or known before; without previous example
"The company reported unprecedented growth last year."
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
"The weather in this region is highly unpredictable."
not ready or able to deal with something
"He was unprepared for the difficult exam."
Not producing or achieving much; not effective or useful.
"The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time."
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
"His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company."
not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit
"The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years."
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
"He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience."
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
"The experience felt unreal after the sudden news."
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."
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
"The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other."
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
"The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently."
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
"The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings."
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
"The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest."
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
"The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days."
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
"The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful."
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
"Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities."
