英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
difficult or impossible to control or handle
"The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision."
Not married; single.
"He is thirty-five and still unmarried."
absolute; not lessened or moderated
"The meeting was an unmitigated disaster."
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
"The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious."
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
"Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere."
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 sold; remaining without a buyer
"The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse."
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 achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
"His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed."
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
"The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal."
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
"Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities."
Having or showing no moral principles; dishonest or unfair.
"The company fired the manager for his unscrupulous business practices."
up to the time of
"I will wait until you come back."
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
"The company will unveil a new product next week."
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
"The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently."
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
"The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash."
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
"The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality."
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
"The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history."
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
"The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal."
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
"Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system."
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
"The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos."
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
"The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain."
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
"She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey."
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
"This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party."
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
"He became unsociable after moving to a new city."
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
"His unthinking remark hurt her feelings."
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
"Learning a new language can be an uphill battle."
not done on purpose; accidental
"The damage to the car was unintentional."
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
"Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges."
not true; false or incorrect
"The rumor about the company closing was completely untrue."
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
"She felt unsure about the decision."
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
"It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town."
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
"The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive."
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
"The crisis helped unite the community."
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
"The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project."
not fair or right; morally wrong
"The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense."
contrary to the usual course of nature; artificial or abnormal
"The bright green color of the drink looked unnatural."
Happening or done at an unsuitable or premature time.
"His untimely death shocked the entire community."
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
"He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone."
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
"He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable."
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
"The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable."
having bad luck; unfortunate
"He was unlucky to miss the winning shot."
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
"The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans."
not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional
"She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems."
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
"The fisherman upcast his net into the air."
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
"She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results."
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
"The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park."
not being used; not having been used before
"There are many unused rooms in this old mansion."
not liked or supported by many people
"The decision was unpopular with the public."
