英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
"The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness."
not seen or observed; ignored
"His hard work went unnoticed by his manager."
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
"The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive."
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
"The unofficial results showed a close race."
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
"After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase."
not paid for; without payment or salary
"She worked as an unpaid intern for six months."
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."
Not planned in advance; happening spontaneously or without organization.
"Unplanned urbanization causes severe problems."
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
"The medicine had an unpleasant taste."
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
"The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon."
not liked or supported by many people
"The decision was unpopular with the public."
never done or known before; without previous example
"The company reported unprecedented growth last year."
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."
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 attractive or appealing in appearance
"Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent."
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
"She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy."
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 giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
"The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions."
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 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."
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."
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
"The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality."
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."
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
"The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel."
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
"He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress."
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."
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
"Her unremitting efforts finally paid off."
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
"He suffered from unrequited love for years."
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."
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."
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
"It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night."
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 previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
"The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful."
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
"The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash."
