英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
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."
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
"Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities."
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
"He became unsociable after moving to a new city."
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
"He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions."
not sold; remaining without a buyer
"The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse."
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
"The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life."
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
"The critic was unsparing in his review of the play."
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
"The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war."
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
"The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs."
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
"The contract included several unstated expectations."
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
"She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey."
given generously without holding back
"She received unstinting support from her family."
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
"His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed."
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
"This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party."
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
"His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations."
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
"She felt unsure about the decision."
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
"He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable."
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
"The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos."
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
"The politician resigned when his position became untenable."
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
"It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town."
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
"His unthinking remark hurt her feelings."
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
"Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere."
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
"She untied the rope to free the boat."
up to the time of
"I will wait until you come back."
Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.
"His untimely death shocked the entire community."
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
"Her untiring efforts finally led to success."
Too great or numerous to be described or counted.
"The project caused untold stress for everyone involved."
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
"The meeting ended without any untoward incidents."
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
"She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad."
not true; false or incorrect
"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."
not being used; not having been used before
"There are many unused rooms in this old mansion."
not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional
"She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems."
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
"It was unusually cold for this time of year."
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
"She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success."
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
"The company will unveil a new product next week."
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
"The project was deemed unviable due to high costs."
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."
not desired or welcome; not wanted
"He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting."
Not justified or authorized; lacking good reason.
"The employee faced unwarranted criticism from his manager."
Steady or resolute; not wavering.
"Her unwavering determination led to success."
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
"The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans."
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
"She has been feeling unwell since yesterday."
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
"The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs."
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
"He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone."
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
"She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting."
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
"It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company."
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
"She became an unwitting participant in the scam."