CEFR Level
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
"Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies."
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
"She gave an unequivocal answer to the question."
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
"His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage."
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
"She continued with unfaltering determination."
not restricted or confined; free
"The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression."
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
"The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion."
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
"The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen."
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
"In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project."
wicked; sinful; profane
"The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage."
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
"He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored."
Consisting of a single cell.
"Amoebas are unicellular organisms."
The quality or state of being the same, consistent, or without variation.
"The teacher insisted on uniformity in the students' dress code."
Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.
"The country took unilateral action without consulting its allies."
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
"He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance."
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
"Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable."
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
"She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke."
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
"His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings."
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
"The choir sang in unison."
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
"He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night."
difficult or impossible to control or handle
"The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision."
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
"The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime."
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
"The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery."
not paying attention; careless; heedless
"She was unmindful of the danger around her."
not changed from its original form or state
"The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis."
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
"He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable."
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
"The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness."
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
"The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive."
having no equal; better or greater than any other
"Her talent as a singer is unparalleled in this generation."
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
"His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense."
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
"She remained unperturbed despite the challenges."
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
"Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system."
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
"The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain."
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
"She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy."
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
"Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities."
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
"She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results."
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
"The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery."
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
"The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality."
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
"The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel."
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
"He suffered from unrequited love for years."
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
"She unrolled the map on the table to find the route."
Disorderly, disruptive, or difficult to control.
"The teacher struggled to calm the unruly students."
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
"The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal."
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
"She escaped from the accident unscathed."
Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unfair.
"The company fired the manager for his unscrupulous business practices."
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
"His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table."
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
"The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash."
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
"The sudden news unsettled the entire community."
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
"Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges."
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
"The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park."
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
"He became unsociable after moving to a new city."
