--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 15 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/15/) [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 15 [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:* In a way that is not needed; more than is needed, for no good reason.[↗](../../unnecessarily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't tease the dog unnecessarily.[↗](../../unnecessarily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher did not shout unnecessarily.[↗](../../unnecessarily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Cut out any words that are unnecessarily long.[↗](../../unnecessarily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unnecessary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not needed; you could do without it and nothing would go wrong.[↗](../../unnecessary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* More than is needed or fair, as in unnecessary cruelty or unnecessary noise.[↗](../../unnecessary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is unnecessary to bring a coat; it is sunny today.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Cross out the unnecessary numbers in the word problem.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't take unnecessary risks near the river.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · That was a totally unnecessary comment, Liam.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Running the tap while you brush your teeth wastes unnecessary water.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher said a calculator was unnecessary for this test.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Please avoid unnecessary noise in the library.[↗](../../unnecessary/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unnoticed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unnoticed means not seen or noticed by anyone: he slipped out unnoticed.[↗](../../unnoticed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something that goes unnoticed is not paid attention to: her hard work went unnoticed.[↗](../../unnoticed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mouse ran across the floor unnoticed.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her kindness did not go unnoticed.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He crept into the kitchen unnoticed and took a biscuit.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The mistake went unnoticed until the end of the test.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Small leaks can go unnoticed for weeks.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat sat unnoticed on the top shelf.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Unnoticed by me, she had gradually become a beautiful maiden, and I was now also a stout, strong youth.[↗](../../unnoticed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unobjectionable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Unobjectionable means not likely to upset or annoy anyone; acceptable, though often not exciting.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The film was unobjectionable, with no rude words or scary scenes.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher chose an unobjectionable song for the assembly.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Plain toast is an unobjectionable breakfast for a sick child.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His comments were polite and unobjectionable.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The new rule seemed unobjectionable, so everyone agreed.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The food was unobjectionable but not very tasty.[↗](../../unobjectionable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unobserved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not seen or noticed by anyone.[↗](../../unobserved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) Not yet watched or recorded.[↗](../../unobserved/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cat crept into the kitchen unobserved.[↗](../../unobserved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She left the party unobserved.[↗](../../unobserved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never leave a toddler unobserved near a pool.[↗](../../unobserved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The rare bird had gone unobserved for many years.[↗](../../unobserved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief hoped to pass unobserved.[↗](../../unobserved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists set up cameras so the animals were watched, not unobserved.[↗](../../unobserved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unoccupied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unoccupied means empty, with nobody using it or living in it: an unoccupied house.[↗](../../unoccupied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unoccupied seat has no one sitting in it.[↗](../../unoccupied/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unoccupied can also mean not busy, with nothing to do.[↗](../../unoccupied/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Of the 50 seats, 38 are occupied.[↗](../../unoccupied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") How many are unoccupied?[↗](../../unoccupied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 12 rooms in the hotel are unoccupied.[↗](../../unoccupied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Half the tables were unoccupied.[↗](../../unoccupied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many seats are unoccupied?[↗](../../unoccupied/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The old house has been unoccupied for years.[↗](../../unoccupied/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this seat unoccupied?[↗](../../unoccupied/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The toilet sign shows green when it is unoccupied.[↗](../../unoccupied/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · As he wandered about in search of food and shelter, he came to a cave, which he entered and found to be unoccupied.[↗](../../unoccupied/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unofficial** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not done or agreed by the people in charge; not formal or approved.[↗](../../unofficial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "an unofficial result", "an unofficial club".[↗](../../unofficial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unofficial result shows our team won.[↗](../../unofficial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Only download games from official stores, not unofficial websites.[↗](../../unofficial/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He is the unofficial class clown.[↗](../../unofficial/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We have an unofficial club that meets at lunch.[↗](../../unofficial/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an unofficial world record because no judge was there.[↗](../../unofficial/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The unofficial news turned out to be wrong.[↗](../../unofficial/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unofficially** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unofficially means not in an official or formal way; not approved, announced or recorded by the people in charge.[↗](../../unofficially/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unofficially can mean privately or secretly, before something is officially said.[↗](../../unofficially/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unofficially, Mia is the class's best speller.[↗](../../unofficially/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The race was unofficially timed with a phone.[↗](../../unofficially/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unofficially in charge of the snacks.[↗](../../unofficially/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unofficially, the teacher said we'd get a longer break.[↗](../../unofficially/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The hill is unofficially called Dragon's Back.[↗](../../unofficially/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The record was set unofficially, so it doesn't count.[↗](../../unofficially/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unopened** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unopened means not opened yet; still closed or sealed.[↗](../../unopened/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There was an unopened letter on the table.[↗](../../unopened/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep the juice in the fridge once it is opened; unopened cartons can stay in the cupboard.[↗](../../unopened/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Three presents were still unopened.[↗](../../unopened/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Return the toy unopened if you want a refund.[↗](../../unopened/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The mystery box lay unopened in the attic.[↗](../../unopened/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Never eat food from a packet that looks unopened but is damaged.[↗](../../unopened/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unpack** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To take things out of a bag, suitcase or box.[↗](../../unpack/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "unpack your suitcase".[↗](../../unpack/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To explain something step by step so it is easier to understand.[↗](../../unpack/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Let's unpack this question."[↗](../../unpack/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please unpack your bag and hang up your coat.[↗](../../unpack/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We unpacked the shopping and put it away.[↗](../../unpack/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It took a week to unpack after moving house.[↗](../../unpack/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Let us unpack the word problem: what do we know?[↗](../../unpack/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She unpacked her suitcase as soon as we got home.[↗](../../unpack/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unpack the box carefully; the plates might break.[↗](../../unpack/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · But then the rose-tree with the beautiful rose was unpacked.[↗](../../unpack/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unpaid** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of a bill or money) Not paid yet: unpaid bills.[↗](../../unpaid/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of work or a person) Done or working without getting money: unpaid work, an unpaid helper.[↗](../../unpaid/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unpaid leave: time off work without pay.[↗](../../unpaid/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The letter was about an unpaid bill.[↗](../../unpaid/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Volunteers do unpaid work at the animal shelter.[↗](../../unpaid/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The bike cost $150 and Sam has paid $90, so $60 is still unpaid.[↗](../../unpaid/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She took unpaid leave to look after her baby.[↗](../../unpaid/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Unpaid fines can grow bigger.[↗](../../unpaid/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Helping at home is unpaid but important.[↗](../../unpaid/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Finding that the cause of this punishment is an unpaid debt of fifty roubles, Nikita ransoms the greybeard, who straightway disappears.[↗](../../unpaid/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unpainted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpainted means not covered with paint.[↗](../../unpainted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The garden shed is still unpainted.[↗](../../unpainted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We bought an unpainted wooden box to decorate.[↗](../../unpainted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The model aeroplane is unpainted grey plastic.[↗](../../unpainted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unpainted metal can rust in the rain.[↗](../../unpainted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A cube has 6 faces; if 2 are painted, 4 are unpainted.[↗](../../unpainted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new room had bare, unpainted walls.[↗](../../unpainted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unpaired** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpaired means not in a pair, without a partner or match: an unpaired sock.[↗](../../unpaired/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (science) In science, an unpaired thing has no partner where you would expect one, for example an unpaired electron or an unpaired organ like the heart.[↗](../../unpaired/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After the wash there was one unpaired sock.[↗](../../unpaired/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · With 25 children in pairs, one child is left unpaired.[↗](../../unpaired/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An odd number always leaves one item unpaired.[↗](../../unpaired/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher partnered the unpaired pupil herself.[↗](../../unpaired/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The heart is an unpaired organ, but we have two lungs.[↗](../../unpaired/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the shoes in pairs and find the unpaired one.[↗](../../unpaired/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unpalatable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpalatable food or drink tastes unpleasant.[↗](../../unpalatable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unpalatable fact or idea is unpleasant and hard to accept: «the unpalatable truth».[↗](../../unpalatable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The hospital food was cold and unpalatable.[↗](../../unpalatable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Monarch butterflies are unpalatable to birds.[↗](../../unpalatable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The unpalatable truth was that we had lost every match.[↗](../../unpalatable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The medicine was unpalatable, so Mum mixed it with juice.[↗](../../unpalatable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The council faced an unpalatable choice between closing the library and the pool.[↗](../../unpalatable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Burnt porridge is completely unpalatable.[↗](../../unpalatable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unparalleled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* So good, big or great that nothing else is like it or equal to it.[↗](../../unparalleled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her bravery was unparalleled.[↗](../../unparalleled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The view from the hill was unparalleled.[↗](../../unparalleled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Babrius's fables are unparalleled in their wit.[↗](../../unparalleled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unpersuasive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpersuasive means not good at making people believe or agree with something; not convincing.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His excuse that the dog ate his homework was unpersuasive.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The advert was colourful but unpersuasive.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Give evidence, or your argument will be unpersuasive.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge found the story unpersuasive.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Shouting louder doesn't make an unpersuasive point stronger.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The team's case for no homework was unpersuasive.[↗](../../unpersuasive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unpick** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unpick is to take out the stitches of sewing or knitting carefully, one by one.[↗](../../unpick/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (figurative) To take apart a problem, plan or argument carefully to understand it or undo it.[↗](../../unpick/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I sewed it wrong, so I had to unpick the seam.[↗](../../unpick/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the seam ripper to unpick the stitches.[↗](../../unpick/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Nan unpicked the old jumper to reuse the wool.[↗](../../unpick/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's unpick this word problem step by step.[↗](../../unpick/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective unpicked the story bit by bit.[↗](../../unpick/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It took an hour to unpick the knots.[↗](../../unpick/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "All the embroidery is unpicked," said the Princess, sighing.[↗](../../unpick/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unpigmented** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpigmented means without pigment, the natural colouring in skin, hair, eyes, plants or paint, so it looks white, pale or clear.[↗](../../unpigmented/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Albino animals have unpigmented fur.[↗](../../unpigmented/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Some cave fish are unpigmented and nearly see-through.[↗](../../unpigmented/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The unpigmented part of the leaf is white.[↗](../../unpigmented/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A white streak of unpigmented hair ran through his fringe.[↗](../../unpigmented/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Mix the pigment into the unpigmented paint.[↗](../../unpigmented/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unpigmented skin burns easily in the sun.[↗](../../unpigmented/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unplanned** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unplanned means not planned or expected; it happened without being arranged first.[↗](../../unplanned/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We made an unplanned stop at the beach because the sun came out.[↗](../../unplanned/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire drill was unplanned, so it felt real.[↗](../../unplanned/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The car repair was an unplanned cost.[↗](../../unplanned/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our picnic turned into an unplanned water fight.[↗](../../unplanned/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby's early arrival was unplanned.[↗](../../unplanned/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some of the best adventures are unplanned.[↗](../../unplanned/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unpleasant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpleasant means not nice or not enjoyable: an unpleasant smell, unpleasant weather.[↗](../../unpleasant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unpleasant person is unkind or rude.[↗](../../unpleasant/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (euphemism) «Unpleasantness» can be a polite word for a fight, a quarrel or a war.[↗](../../unpleasant/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The rotten eggs had a very unpleasant smell.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an unpleasant day: cold, wet and windy.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be unpleasant to your brother.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Getting a needle at the doctor's is unpleasant, but it keeps you healthy.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I had an unpleasant surprise when I found a slug in my shoe.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After some unpleasantness at the meeting, everyone went home.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · There another unpleasant surprise awaited him.[↗](../../unpleasant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unploughed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unploughed land has not been dug up and turned over with a plough, so it is still grass, stubble or wild ground.[↗](../../unploughed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unploughed roads or paths have not had the snow cleared by a snowplough.[↗](../../unploughed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unploughed meadow was full of wild flowers.[↗](../../unploughed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rabbits live at the edge of the unploughed field.[↗](../../unploughed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the blizzard, our street was still unploughed.[↗](../../unploughed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Settlers ploughed up miles of unploughed prairie.[↗](../../unploughed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving strips unploughed helps bees and birds.[↗](../../unploughed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus could not drive up the unploughed hill.[↗](../../unploughed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unplug** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unplug means to pull a plug out of an electric socket so a machine is off.[↗](../../unplug/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unplug also means to remove something that is blocking a pipe or hole.[↗](../../unplug/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To unplug can mean to take a break from screens and phones.[↗](../../unplug/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unplug the toaster before you clean it.[↗](../../unplug/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad unplugged the lamp because the bulb was hot.[↗](../../unplug/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hold the plug, not the cable, when you unplug it.[↗](../../unplug/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Never unplug anything with wet hands.[↗](../../unplug/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Unplug your charger when your phone is full.[↗](../../unplug/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The plumber unplugged the blocked drain.[↗](../../unplug/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This weekend we're unplugging: no screens\![↗](../../unplug/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If something smells burning, tell an adult to unplug it.[↗](../../unplug/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unpointed** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Written without the little dots and dashes that show vowels.[↗](../../unpointed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Letters and Sounds, The three Hebrew words here given are, in unpointed Hebrew, SPR, SPR and SIPUR.[↗](../../unpointed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../unpointed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · God of Israel, Here the word God is ALHI, which in unpointed Hebrew might be God, or Gods, or My God.[↗](../../unpointed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../unpointed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **unpopular** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpopular means not liked by many people or by most people.[↗](../../unpopular/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unpopular decision, rule or idea is one many people disagree with.[↗](../../unpopular/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new uniform was very unpopular with the pupils.[↗](../../unpopular/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Broccoli is unpopular in our house.[↗](../../unpopular/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The king became unpopular when he raised taxes.[↗](../../unpopular/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an unpopular decision, but it was the right one.[↗](../../unpopular/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Being unpopular for a while is better than being unkind.[↗](../../unpopular/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The film was unpopular at first but is now loved.[↗](../../unpopular/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her hard rule made her very unpopular, and it was commonly believed that she had made away with Prince Alphege.[↗](../../unpopular/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unprecedented** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Never happened or done before; the first of its kind.[↗](../../unprecedented/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Much greater than ever before: unprecedented numbers.[↗](../../unprecedented/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The town had unprecedented flooding this spring.[↗](../../unprecedented/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The school saw an unprecedented number of entries for the art show.[↗](../../unprecedented/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The team's ten wins in a row were unprecedented.[↗](../../unprecedented/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists recorded unprecedented heat in the city.[↗](../../unprecedented/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an unprecedented step for a child to speak at the meeting.[↗](../../unprecedented/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The book sold in unprecedented numbers.[↗](../../unprecedented/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unpredictable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unpredictable means impossible to know or say beforehand what will happen.[↗](../../unpredictable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unpredictable person or animal behaves in ways you cannot guess, sometimes calm and sometimes not.[↗](../../unpredictable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* British weather is unpredictable, so take a coat.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A dice roll is unpredictable.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Wild animals can be unpredictable – don't feed them.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ending of the book was unpredictable.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Earthquakes are hard to predict, so they seem unpredictable.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My little sister's moods are unpredictable.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The match was unpredictable until the last minute.[↗](../../unpredictable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/14/) **15** [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/16/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/24/) - ← previous: [page 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