英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
"The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings."
Having or showing high moral standards.
"She is known as a virtuous woman who helps the poor."
A person who makes or sells wine.
"The vintner explained the process of making red wine."
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
"It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night."
not sold; remaining without a buyer
"The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse."
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."
having a glass-like appearance or quality
"The mineral has a vitreous shine."
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
"The medicine had an unpleasant taste."
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
"Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow."
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
"The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions."
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
"His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations."
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
"His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues."
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
"Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain."
The act of breaking or disregarding a law, rule, or agreement.
"Driving without a license is a violation of the law."
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
"The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel."
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
"The group is visiting islands during the expedition."
almost or nearly, but not completely; by means of computer technology
"The meeting was held virtually due to travel restrictions."
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
"He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress."
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
"The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal."
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
"Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities."
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
"The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park."
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
"The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality."
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
"The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs."
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
"The critic was unsparing in his review of the play."
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
"The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting."
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
"The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently."
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
"The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos."
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
"The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days."
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
"Sand can vitrify under intense heat."
not true; false or incorrect
"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
"The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful."
not desired or welcome; not wanted
"He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting."
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
"The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs."
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
"She unrolled the map on the table to find the route."
to break or fail to comply with a rule, law, or agreement
"He was arrested for violating traffic laws."
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
"I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor."
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
"He practiced the violoncello for hours each day."
Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.
"His untimely death shocked the entire community."
Not producing or achieving much; not effective or useful.
"The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time."
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
"The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection."
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
"It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town."
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
"Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities."
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
"The company will unveil a new product next week."
High moral standards or a good quality considered morally good.
"Patience is considered a great virtue."
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
"Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind."
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
"She escaped from the accident unscathed."
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
"She untied the rope to free the boat."
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
"His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table."
existing or simulated on a computer or online rather than physically; almost but not exactly the same as
"The company held a virtual meeting with employees worldwide."
