--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 14 description: The 584 words of the English dictionary under U, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/14/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / U # U — The English dictionary · page 14 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* An unlikeable person or character is hard to like because they are unkind, rude, selfish or unpleasant.[↗](../../unlikeable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The main character was so selfish that he was unlikeable.[↗](../../unlikeable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mr Twit is an unlikeable man who plays nasty tricks.[↗](../../unlikeable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some readers found the princess unlikeable at first.[↗](../../unlikeable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was rude and bossy, which made her unlikeable.[↗](../../unlikeable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A good writer can make an unlikeable character interesting.[↗](../../unlikeable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · By the end of the book, the unlikeable boy had changed.[↗](../../unlikeable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unlikely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unlikely means probably not going to happen or probably not true.[↗](../../unlikely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unlikely means surprising or not what you would expect: «an unlikely friendship», «an unlikely hero».[↗](../../unlikely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It's unlikely to rain today.[↗](../../unlikely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rolling a six three times in a row is unlikely.[↗](../../unlikely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · They became unlikely friends — a dog and a duck.[↗](../../unlikely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unlikely that he forgot.[↗](../../unlikely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the unlikely event of a fire, use the stairs.[↗](../../unlikely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put «unlikely» on the probability line.[↗](../../unlikely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The mouse was an unlikely hero.[↗](../../unlikely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is not unlikely that originally only the Sefer Yetzirah had been ascribed to Joseph ben Uziel, but as there were several other works in the same volume, some careless copyist attributed them all to him.[↗](../../unlikely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../unlikely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unlimited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Without any limit; as much or as many as you want.[↗](../../unlimited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very great or not fixed in amount: unlimited patience.[↗](../../unlimited/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The ticket gives unlimited rides all day.[↗](../../unlimited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My phone plan has unlimited texts.[↗](../../unlimited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · You have unlimited time to finish this puzzle.[↗](../../unlimited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Teachers need almost unlimited patience.[↗](../../unlimited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The buffet offered unlimited pizza.[↗](../../unlimited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There is no unlimited supply of water on Earth, so save it.[↗](../../unlimited/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This is in per- fect harmony with the Pythagorean formula that all numbers originated from two elements, the limited (the one, 1,) and the unlimited (the Zero, 0).[↗](../../unlimited/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../unlimited/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unlit** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not having lights switched on; dark: an unlit street.[↗](../../unlit/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not set on fire or burning: an unlit candle.[↗](../../unlit/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The path through the park is unlit, so take a torch.[↗](../../unlit/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We walked carefully down the unlit lane.[↗](../../unlit/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An unlit candle stood on the table.[↗](../../unlit/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Cyclists must not ride on unlit roads without lights.[↗](../../unlit/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old house was unlit and silent.[↗](../../unlit/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bonfire was still unlit when we arrived.[↗](../../unlit/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unload** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unload is to take things off or out of a vehicle, machine or container.[↗](../../unload/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unload a vehicle or machine means to empty it.[↗](../../unload/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Informally, to unload your worries means to tell someone about them.[↗](../../unload/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you help me unload the shopping from the car?[↗](../../unload/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is my job to unload the dishwasher.[↗](../../unload/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The workers unloaded boxes from the truck.[↗](../../unload/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ship was unloaded at the harbour.[↗](../../unload/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A lorry had 40 boxes and unloaded 15, so 25 were left.[↗](../../unload/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She unloaded her worries to her best friend.[↗](../../unload/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They were obliged to unload their cargo, and throw their chests and the dead walruses on the ice.[↗](../../unload/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unlock** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unlock is to open a lock, usually with a key, code or button.[↗](../../unlock/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unlock a phone, tablet or computer is to enter a code, pattern or fingerprint so you can use it.[↗](../../unlock/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In games, to unlock is to make a new level, character or item available.[↗](../../unlock/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To unlock can mean to discover or free something hidden, like unlocking a secret or a talent.[↗](../../unlock/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad unlocked the front door with his key.[↗](../../unlock/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't unlock the door for someone you don't know.[↗](../../unlock/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Use your fingerprint to unlock the tablet.[↗](../../unlock/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I unlocked a new level in the game.[↗](../../unlock/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The key will unlock the treasure chest.[↗](../../unlock/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Reading can unlock new worlds.[↗](../../unlock/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Never tell anyone the code that unlocks your phone.[↗](../../unlock/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of the brain.[↗](../../unlock/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unlogical** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (rare) Unlogical means not logical; not following reason or sense.[↗](../../unlogical/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") The usual word is «illogical».[↗](../../unlogical/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* That answer seems unlogical – please use «illogical» in your writing.[↗](../../unlogical/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unlogical to wear a coat in a heatwave.[↗](../../unlogical/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her excuse sounded unlogical to the teacher.[↗](../../unlogical/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The robot said the rule was unlogical.[↗](../../unlogical/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It is illogical to think 0.5 is bigger than 0.75 just because the digits look different.[↗](../../unlogical/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Spock would call that unlogical\![↗](../../unlogical/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unloved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unloved means not loved or cared for by anyone.[↗](../../unloved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unloved things are not wanted, used or looked after, like an unloved old toy or building.[↗](../../unloved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unloved toy sat at the bottom of the box.[↗](../../unloved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the orphan felt unloved until she met her new family.[↗](../../unloved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rescue centre helps unloved animals.[↗](../../unloved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old cinema stood unloved for years.[↗](../../unloved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · No child should feel unloved.[↗](../../unloved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe no one is unloved by God.[↗](../../unloved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unluckily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unluckily means sadly, because of bad luck; it shows that something went wrong.[↗](../../unluckily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unluckily, it started to rain just as we set off.[↗](../../unluckily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unluckily, the bridge was closed.[↗](../../unluckily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Unluckily for the fox, the hen woke up.[↗](../../unluckily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unlucky** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unlucky means having bad luck, when things go wrong by chance.[↗](../../unlucky/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unlucky means bringing bad luck, as some people believe: «an unlucky number».[↗](../../unlucky/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unlucky can mean sad that something did not happen: «you were unlucky not to win».[↗](../../unlucky/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unlucky team lost 3 games in a row.[↗](../../unlucky/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unlucky Sam dropped 4 of his 10 eggs.[↗](../../unlucky/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · 13 is called an unlucky number.[↗](../../unlucky/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an unlucky day: he lost 2 dollars.[↗](../../unlucky/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «Unlucky!» said the coach when the ball hit the post.[↗](../../unlucky/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people think a black cat crossing your path is unlucky.[↗](../../unlucky/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unlucky to miss the bus by one minute.[↗](../../unlucky/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Unluckily, it rained on sports day.[↗](../../unlucky/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · But odd numbers are sometimes considered unlucky.[↗](../../unlucky/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **unmanageable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something unmanageable is too big, too wild or too difficult to control or deal with.[↗](../../unmanageable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The load became unmanageable on the steep hill.[↗](../../unmanageable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The horse grew unmanageable and ran off.[↗](../../unmanageable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The homework was unmanageable in one night.[↗](../../unmanageable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unmarked** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmarked means having no sign, label or name on it.[↗](../../unmarked/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unmarked work has not yet been checked and scored by a teacher.[↗](../../unmarked/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unmarked means without scratches, stains or damage.[↗](../../unmarked/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (sport) An unmarked player has no one from the other team guarding them.[↗](../../unmarked/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The police arrived in an unmarked car.[↗](../../unmarked/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The road was unmarked, so we nearly missed the turning.[↗](../../unmarked/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher still has a pile of unmarked tests.[↗](../../unmarked/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The table came out of the move unmarked.[↗](../../unmarked/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The striker was unmarked and scored easily.[↗](../../unmarked/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldier was buried in an unmarked grave.[↗](../../unmarked/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Leave the unmarked boxes by the door.[↗](../../unmarked/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unmarried** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmarried means not married: an unmarried person does not have a husband or wife.[↗](../../unmarried/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My uncle is unmarried and lives on his own.[↗](../../unmarried/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the story, the unmarried princess ruled the kingdom.[↗](../../unmarried/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Many unmarried couples have children.[↗](../../unmarried/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The form asks if you are married or unmarried.[↗](../../unmarried/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The two unmarried sisters ran the shop together.[↗](../../unmarried/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unmask** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unmask someone is to take off their mask so you can see their face.[↗](../../unmask/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unmask a person or plan is to show the truth about them, especially that they are a cheat, spy or criminal.[↗](../../unmask/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* At the end, the kids unmasked the ghost – it was the caretaker\![↗](../../unmask/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective unmasked the thief.[↗](../../unmask/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The reporter unmasked the fake charity.[↗](../../unmask/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The superhero was never unmasked.[↗](../../unmask/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · At midnight, everyone at the party unmasked.[↗](../../unmask/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The test unmasked a mistake in the plan.[↗](../../unmask/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unmatched** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Better than all others; with no equal: unmatched skill.[↗](../../unmatched/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not paired or matching: unmatched socks.[↗](../../unmatched/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her speed on the track is unmatched.[↗](../../unmatched/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I found three unmatched socks under the bed.[↗](../../unmatched/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The view from the top is unmatched.[↗](../../unmatched/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Match each number to its double; two numbers are left unmatched.[↗](../../unmatched/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There are 12 boys and 15 girls; if each boy pairs with a girl, 3 girls are unmatched.[↗](../../unmatched/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The castle's beauty is unmatched in the country.[↗](../../unmatched/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unmeaning** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Having no meaning; making no sense.[↗](../../unmeaning/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* These unmeaning sounds, they said, have magic power.[↗](../../unmeaning/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../unmeaning/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **unmeasured** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmeasured means not measured; nobody has found its size, amount or value.[↗](../../unmeasured/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (literary) Unmeasured can mean without limit; too great to measure.[↗](../../unmeasured/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Label the unmeasured angle «x».[↗](../../unmeasured/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Two sides of the triangle are still unmeasured.[↗](../../unmeasured/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rainfall that day went unmeasured.[↗](../../unmeasured/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist knew unmeasured guesses were not evidence.[↗](../../unmeasured/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cook added an unmeasured pinch of salt.[↗](../../unmeasured/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The poem spoke of unmeasured joy.[↗](../../unmeasured/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unmentionable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmentionable means too rude, shocking, embarrassing or upsetting to talk about.[↗](../../unmentionable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (joking, euphemism) «Unmentionables» is a funny polite word for underwear.[↗](../../unmentionable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandma thinks some words are unmentionable at the dinner table.[↗](../../unmentionable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The smell in the boys' changing room was unmentionable.[↗](../../unmentionable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He hung his unmentionables on the washing line.[↗](../../unmentionable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For many years illness was an unmentionable subject in that family.[↗](../../unmentionable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't forget to pack your unmentionables, Dad joked.[↗](../../unmentionable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unmentionables** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (euphemism, humorous) underwear: pants, knickers, bras.[↗](../../unmentionables/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective, «unmentionable») too shocking or embarrassing to talk about.[↗](../../unmentionables/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* (joke) Don't hang your unmentionables on the front fence\![↗](../../unmentionables/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · (shop) Unmentionables are on the second floor.[↗](../../unmentionables/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · (holiday) I packed everything except my unmentionables.[↗](../../unmentionables/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (chat) the washing machine ate my unmentionables[↗](../../unmentionables/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (old book) Ladies' unmentionables were never shown in shop windows.[↗](../../unmentionables/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · (adjective) Her cooking was unmentionable — truly awful\![↗](../../unmentionables/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unmercifully** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmercifully means without pity, very harshly or very hard, with no kindness shown.[↗](../../unmercifully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The giant struck the door unmercifully.[↗](../../unmercifully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sun beat down unmercifully all day.[↗](../../unmercifully/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The wicked stepmother treated the girl unmercifully.[↗](../../unmercifully/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unmerited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmerited means not deserved, whether good or bad (formal).[↗](../../unmerited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The praise was unmerited, because he had copied his work.[↗](../../unmerited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The punishment was unmerited.[↗](../../unmerited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe grace is God's unmerited favour.[↗](../../unmerited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt her prize was unmerited.[↗](../../unmerited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His unmerited good luck surprised everyone.[↗](../../unmerited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unmindful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not thinking about something or not paying attention to it; forgetting it.[↗](../../unmindful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unmindful of the rain, the children kept playing.[↗](../../unmindful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He ran on, unmindful of the danger.[↗](../../unmindful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad was unmindful of Badger's warnings.[↗](../../unmindful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unmindful of the time and missed the bus.[↗](../../unmindful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They chatted, unmindful of the people waiting.[↗](../../unmindful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never be unmindful of road safety.[↗](../../unmindful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Of the Rock that begot thee thou wast unmindful, and didst forget God that bore thee.[↗](../../unmindful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unmindful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unmixed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmixed means pure, with nothing else mixed in; complete, with no sadness or worry added.[↗](../../unmixed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The day was one of unmixed happiness.[↗](../../unmixed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He drank unmixed milk straight from the jug.[↗](../../unmixed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We had unmixed delight at the circus.[↗](../../unmixed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unmotivated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmotivated means not wanting to do something, without the energy or interest to try: an unmotivated pupil.[↗](../../unmotivated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) An unmotivated action has no clear reason: an unmotivated attack.[↗](../../unmotivated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I felt unmotivated to tidy my room.[↗](../../unmotivated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach tried to cheer up the unmotivated players.[↗](../../unmotivated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · When you feel unmotivated, start with a small task.[↗](../../unmotivated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He seemed bored and unmotivated in class.[↗](../../unmotivated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The police said the attack seemed unmotivated.[↗](../../unmotivated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unmoved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmoved means not changed or affected by feelings, pleas or events, staying calm.[↗](../../unmoved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unmoved means still in the same place, not shifted or pushed.[↗](../../unmoved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The judge stayed unmoved by his tears.[↗](../../unmoved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The tortoise was unmoved, as if nothing had happened.[↗](../../unmoved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The heavy stone remained unmoved by the flood.[↗](../../unmoved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unmown** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unmown means not cut by a mower: unmown grass has been left to grow long.[↗](../../unmown/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We left a corner of the school field unmown for the bees.[↗](../../unmown/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unmown grass came up to my knees.[↗](../../unmown/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Daisies and clover flowered in the unmown verge.[↗](../../unmown/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The empty house had an unmown, weedy garden.[↗](../../unmown/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grasshoppers jumped through the unmown meadow.[↗](../../unmown/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · During No Mow May, many lawns stay unmown.[↗](../../unmown/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unnamed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unnamed means without a name, or whose name is not given.[↗](../../unnamed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (news) An unnamed person is someone whose name the reporter does not tell, often to protect them.[↗](../../unnamed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An unnamed source told the newspaper about the plan.[↗](../../unnamed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unnamed boy was only nine years old.[↗](../../unnamed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We sailed past an unnamed island on the map.[↗](../../unnamed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The parent wished to remain unnamed.[↗](../../unnamed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new kitten was still unnamed after a week.[↗](../../unnamed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Label the unnamed angle "x".[↗](../../unnamed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · An unnamed shop owner called the police.[↗](../../unnamed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unnatural** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unnatural means not natural; made by people or different from what usually happens in nature.[↗](../../unnatural/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unnatural means strange, odd or not normal, like an unnatural silence or colour.[↗](../../unnatural/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unnatural behaviour is forced or false, not relaxed.[↗](../../unnatural/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Unnatural can also describe someone who is cruel in a way that goes against normal love and kindness, such as a parent who harms their own children.[↗](../../unnatural/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sweets were an unnatural bright green.[↗](../../unnatural/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An unnatural silence fell over the forest.[↗](../../unnatural/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her smile in the photo looked unnatural.[↗](../../unnatural/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Keeping a parrot alone all day is unnatural for it.[↗](../../unnatural/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The lake glowed with an unnatural light.[↗](../../unnatural/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Try to speak naturally – shouting every line sounds unnatural.[↗](../../unnatural/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In all of them, the heroine is a princess, who runs away from an unnatural father.[↗](../../unnatural/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") 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