Describing words 14
39 English words (level B2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| unchanged | not changed | The town is unchanged after 20 years. |
| uncharacteristic | not typical of someone | It was uncharacteristic of her to be late. |
| uncommon | rare; unusual | This bird is uncommon here. |
| unconcerned | not worried | He seemed unconcerned about the exam. |
| unconscious | not awake because of injury or illness; also not knowing | He was unconscious after the fall. |
| underground | under the ground; also secret | There's an underground car park. |
| undersea | under the sea | There's an undersea tunnel. |
| understandable | easy to understand; also reasonable | Your anger is understandable. |
| understanding | kind and sympathetic | My boss is very understanding. |
| undreamed | not imagined before (undreamed of) | They had undreamed-of success. |
| undressed | not wearing clothes | The children got undressed for bed. |
| unenthusiastic | not excited or interested | He was unenthusiastic about the trip. |
| uneven | not flat or level; also not equal | The floor is uneven. |
| unfamiliar | not known | The area is unfamiliar to me. |
| unfashionable | not fashionable | He wears unfashionable clothes. |
| unforeseen | not expected | There were unforeseen problems. |
| ungodly | not religious; ungodly hour: very early or late (informal) | He called at an ungodly hour. |
| unhelpful | not helpful | The staff were unhelpful. |
| unimaginable | impossible to imagine | The damage was unimaginable. |
| united | joined together; also agreeing | The family is united. |
| universal | for everyone or everywhere | Music is a universal language. |
| unkind | not kind; cruel | That was an unkind thing to say. |
| unlimited | with no limit | The plan includes unlimited data. |
| unmistakable | very easy to recognize | Her voice is unmistakable. |
| unnatural | not natural or normal | Her smile looked unnatural. |
| unofficial | not official | These are unofficial results. |
| unpopular | not liked by many people | The new tax is unpopular. |
| unrealistic | not sensible or possible | Your plan is unrealistic. |
| unreasonable | not fair or sensible | The price is unreasonable. |
| unreliable | not able to be trusted | The bus service is unreliable. |
| unsafe | dangerous | The bridge is unsafe. |
| unsatisfactory | not good enough | Your work is unsatisfactory. |
| unselfish | thinking of others more than yourself | It was an unselfish act. |
| unstoppable | impossible to stop | The team seems unstoppable. |
| unsuccessful | not successful | The attempt was unsuccessful. |
| unsuitable | not right for a person or situation | The film is unsuitable for children. |
| unsure | not certain | I'm unsure what to do. |
| untalented | without talent | He's an untalented singer. |
| untreated | not given medical treatment; also not cleaned or processed | The infection was left untreated. |