English Dictionary — Definitions & Meanings

uninhabited

adjective

Having no inhabitants; not lived in.

uninhibited

adjective

Behaving freely and openly, without holding back out of shyness or self-consciousness.

uninspired

adjective

Lacking creativity or enthusiasm; dull.

unintelligible

adjective

Impossible or very hard to understand.

unintended

adjective

Not planned or meant to happen.

unintentional

adjective

Done without meaning to; not deliberate.

unintentionally

adverb

Without meaning to; by accident.

uninterested

adjective

Not interested; showing no curiosity or concern.

uninteresting

adjective

Not interesting; dull or boring.

uninterrupted

adjective

Continuing without any break or interruption.

uninvited

adjective

Not invited; arriving without invitation.

union

noun

An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and negotiate with employers.

unique

adjective

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

uniquely

adverb

In a way that is unique or one of a kind.

uniqueness

noun

The quality of being unique or one of a kind.

unisex

adjective

Designed to be suitable for people of any sex or gender.

UNISON

noun

The state of matching pitch, sound, or action perfectly together.

unit

noun

A single, whole thing, especially one regarded as a standard measure or a self-contained part of something larger.

unite

verb

To bring together as one; to join.

united

adjective

Joined together as one; in agreement.

uniting

noun

The act of joining separate things into one.

unity

noun

The state of being one, whole, and undivided.

universal

adjective

Applying to or shared by everyone or everything in a group.

universally

adverb

By everyone, or in every case, without exception.

universe

noun

All of space, time, matter, and energy that exists.

university

noun

An institution of higher education offering degrees, teaching, and research.

unjust

adjective

Not fair or right; failing to treat people as they deserve.

unjustified

adjective

Not backed up by good reason; without justification.

unjustly

adverb

In a way that is unfair or wrong.

unkind

adjective

Lacking kindness; harsh, cruel, or thoughtless toward others.

unknowable

adjective

Impossible to know or find out.

unknowingly

adverb

Without being aware; without realizing.

unknown

adjective

Not known, identified, or familiar.

Unknowns

name

A term sometimes used as a collective name for unidentified soldiers, as in the Tomb of the Unknowns.

unlawful

adjective

Against the law; not legally permitted.

unlawfully

adverb

In a way that breaks the law.

unleash

verb

To release from a leash or restraint.

unleashed

adjective

Freed from a leash or from any restraint.

unleashing

noun

The act of setting something loose or releasing it.

unless

conjunction

Except if; on the condition that something does not happen.

unlicensed

adjective

Not holding an official licence; not authorized.

unlike

preposition

Different from; in contrast to.

unlikely

adjective

Not probable; not expected to happen.

unlimited

adjective

Having no limit or restriction.

unlisted

adjective

Not included on an official list, such as a phone directory.

unload

verb

To remove cargo or goods from a vehicle, ship, or container.

unloaded

adjective

Having had its load or cargo removed.

unloading

noun

The process of removing cargo or contents from something.

unlock

verb

To open something that is locked, such as a door or device.

unlocked

adjective

Not secured with a lock.

unloved

adjective

Not loved or cared for.

unlucky

adjective

Having or bringing bad luck.

unmanned

adjective

Operating without a human crew or operator.

unmarked

adjective

Having no identifying marks or labels.

unmarried

adjective

Not married; single.

unmask

verb

To remove a mask, literally or figuratively, from someone.

unmasked

adjective

Not wearing a mask.

unmatched

adjective

So good that nothing else compares; unrivalled.

unmistakable

adjective

So distinctive that it cannot be confused with anything else.

unmitigated

adjective

Complete and absolute, especially something bad.

unmoved

adjective

Not physically moved from a position.

unnamed

adjective

Not given a name.

unnatural

adjective

Not occurring naturally, or not in keeping with what is normal or expected.

unnecessarily

adverb

In a way that is not needed.

unnecessary

adjective

Not needed; more than is required.

unnerved

adjective

Left feeling shaken, anxious, or lacking confidence.

unnerving

adjective

Causing someone to feel anxious or lose confidence.

unnie

noun

An affectionate Korean-derived term a woman uses for an older sister or an older female friend.

unnoticed

adjective

Not noticed or seen.

uno

interjection

What a player shouts in the card game Uno when down to their last card.

unoccupied

adjective

Not lived in or rented out.

unofficial

adjective

Not formally recognized or authorized.

unofficially

adverb

In a manner that is not official or formally confirmed.

unopened

adjective

Still closed or sealed; not yet opened.

unopposed

adjective

Facing little or no resistance.

unorthodox

adjective

Departing from what is usual, accepted, or expected.

unpack

verb

To take items out of a suitcase, box, or other container.

unpacked

adjective

Having had its contents removed; no longer packed.

unpacking

noun

The act of taking items out of boxes or bags after moving or traveling.

unpaid

adjective

Not yet paid.

unparalleled

adjective

So exceptional that nothing else compares to it.

unpatriotic

adjective

Lacking loyalty or devotion to one's country.

unplanned

adjective

Not intended or arranged in advance.

unpleasant

adjective

Not enjoyable; causing discomfort or displeasure.

unpleasantness

noun

The quality of being unpleasant or disagreeable.

unplug

verb

To disconnect a device from a power source.

unplugged

adjective

Disconnected from an electrical outlet.

unpopular

adjective

Not liked or supported by most people.

unprecedented

adjective

Never having happened or been seen before.

unpredictability

noun

The quality of being impossible to predict.

unpredictable

adjective

Impossible to know or foresee in advance.

unprepared

adjective

Not ready for something; caught off guard.

unprofessional

adjective

Not showing the standards of behavior expected in a workplace.

unprotected

adjective

Lacking protection or defense; exposed to harm.

unproven

adjective

Not shown or established to be true.

unprovoked

adjective

Happening without any prior action to cause it.

unpublished

adjective

Not yet made publicly available in print or online.

unpunished

adjective

Not punished for wrongdoing.

unqualified

adjective

Not having the necessary skills, training, or credentials.

unquestionably

adverb

Without any doubt; certainly.

unquote

particle

Said aloud to mark the end of a quotation, often paired with "quote" at the start.

unravel

verb

To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.

unraveled

adj

Untangled, undone, or figured out after being confusing or knotted.

unreachable

adj

Impossible to get in contact with or physically get to.

unreadable

adj

Impossible or very hard to make out because the handwriting or print is unclear.

unreal

adj

Not real; existing only in imagination or seeming to lack the solidity of reality.

unrealistic

adj

Not based on a sensible or practical view of what is possible; not realistic.

unreasonable

adj

Not guided by sound judgment or reason; excessive or unfair given the circumstances.

unrecognizable

adj

So changed that it can no longer be identified as what it once was.

unregistered

adj

Not formally recorded on an official list or register.

unrelated

adj

Having no connection or link to something else.

unrelenting

adj

Not easing up or slowing down; continuing with full force or intensity.

unreliable

adj

Not able to be trusted or depended on to perform consistently.

unremarkable

adj

Ordinary; not exceptional or worth commenting on.

unrequited

adj

Of feelings, especially love, not returned by the person they are directed at.

unresolved

adj

Not yet settled or brought to a conclusion.

unresponsive

adj

Not reacting or responding, especially to stimulation, treatment, or attempts at contact.

unrest

noun

A state of disorder, protest, or agitation, especially among a population.

unrestrained

adj

Not held back or controlled; excessive or unchecked.

unrestricted

adj

Not limited or confined by rules, boundaries, or conditions.

unromantic

adj

Not romantic; practical or unemotional in a way that lacks charm or affection.

unruly

adj

Difficult to control or discipline; disorderly or badly behaved.

unsafe

adj

Likely to cause harm or injury; not safe.

unsaid

adj

Not spoken aloud; left unexpressed.

unsanitary

adj

Dirty and likely to spread disease; not hygienic.

unsatisfactory

adj

Not good enough to meet expectations or requirements.

unsatisfied

adj

Not pleased or content, especially with the amount or quality of something.

unsavory

adj

Morally distasteful or disreputable.

unscathed

adj

Not harmed or injured, especially after a dangerous event.

unscheduled

adj

Not planned or arranged in advance.

unscrew

verb

To loosen or remove something by turning it, typically counter-clockwise.

unscrupulous

adj

Having no moral principles; willing to act dishonestly for personal gain.

unsealed

adj

Not closed or fastened with a seal; opened.

unsecured

adj

Not physically fastened or made safe.

unseemly

adj

Not fitting proper standards of behaviour or decorum; improper.

unseen

adj

Not seen or noticed; invisible or hidden from view.

unselfish

adj

Willing to put others' needs ahead of one's own; generous.

Unser

name

An American surname of German origin, notably borne by a family of famous Indianapolis 500 race car drivers.

unsettled

adj

Feeling anxious, disturbed, or uneasy.

unsettling

adj

Causing a feeling of unease, anxiety, or disturbance.

unshakable

adj

So firm or certain that it cannot be shaken, doubted, or destroyed.

unsightly

adj

Unpleasant or ugly to look at.

unsigned

adj

Not carrying a signature; unendorsed.

unskilled

adj

Lacking trained ability or expertise, describing a person or workforce.

unsolicited

adj

Given or sent without being asked for.

unsolved

adj

Not yet worked out or explained.

unsophisticated

adj

Simple or plain, lacking refinement, complexity, or worldly experience.

unsound

adj

Not structurally solid; weak or defective.

unspeakable

adj

So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.

unspoiled

adj

Not damaged, ruined, or overdeveloped; kept in its natural or original state.