--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 17 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/17/) [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 17 [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 right, fair or good.[↗](../../unrighteously/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The wolf accused the lamb unrighteously.[↗](../../unrighteously/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He took the land unrighteously.[↗](../../unrighteously/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The king ruled unrighteously and was hated.[↗](../../unrighteously/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For all that do such things, even all that do unrighteously, are an abomination unto the LORD thy God.[↗](../../unrighteously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.25.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteously/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Will ye speak unrighteously for God, and talk deceitfully for Him?[↗](../../unrighteously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteously/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unrighteousness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Unfair or dishonest behavior; wrongdoing.[↗](../../unrighteousness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure.[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment; thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor favour the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.19.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Or who hath said: 'Thou hast wrought unrighteousness'?[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.36.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways.[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Surely my lips shall not speak unrighteousness, neither shall my tongue utter deceit; (Writings JOB.27.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unrighteousness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unripe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unripe means not ready to eat yet: an unripe banana is still green.[↗](../../unripe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unripe fruit is often hard and sour.[↗](../../unripe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Of 30 tomatoes, 8 are unripe.[↗](../../unripe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She picked only the ripe apples and left 5 unripe ones.[↗](../../unripe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A third of the bananas are unripe.[↗](../../unripe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many are not unripe?[↗](../../unripe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Unripe strawberries are white or green.[↗](../../unripe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put unripe pears in a paper bag to ripen them.[↗](../../unripe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't eat unripe plums; they are sour.[↗](../../unripe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The persimmon is as hard as stone when it is unripe.[↗](../../unripe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · He shall shake off his unripe grape as the vine, and shall cast off his flower as the olive.[↗](../../unripe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.15.33, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unripe/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **unrivalled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unrivalled means better than all the others, with nothing equal to it: «an unrivalled view», «unrivalled skill».[↗](../../unrivalled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The tower gives an unrivalled view of the whole city.[↗](../../unrivalled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her skill on the football pitch is unrivalled in our year.[↗](../../unrivalled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · For many years the Roman army was unrivalled.[↗](../../unrivalled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum has an unrivalled collection of dinosaur bones.[↗](../../unrivalled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma's knowledge of birds is unrivalled.[↗](../../unrivalled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The advert promised «unrivalled comfort».[↗](../../unrivalled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · In the latter art she herself displayed unrivalled ability and exquisite taste.[↗](../../unrivalled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unroll** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To open out something that was rolled up so it lies flat.[↗](../../unroll/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To become open and flat after being rolled.[↗](../../unroll/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We unrolled our sleeping bags in the tent.[↗](../../unroll/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher unrolled the big map on the floor.[↗](../../unroll/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Unroll the yoga mat before class starts.[↗](../../unroll/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The scroll slowly unrolled on the table.[↗](../../unroll/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · If you unroll the label of a tin, it is a rectangle.[↗](../../unroll/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She unrolled the carpet and it covered the whole room.[↗](../../unroll/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He went his way, but she remained where she was, unrolling the ball.[↗](../../unroll/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unruly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unruly means behaving badly and hard to control.[↗](../../unruly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unruly hair is untidy and hard to keep neat.[↗](../../unruly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unruly crowd pushed against the gates.[↗](../../unruly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The supply teacher found the class unruly.[↗](../../unruly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · My unruly hair never stays flat.[↗](../../unruly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The unruly puppy chewed everything.[↗](../../unruly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An unruly passenger was taken off the plane.[↗](../../unruly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The garden became unruly while we were away.[↗](../../unruly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They are an unruly set of reprobates, those sons of the dragon's teeth; and unless you treat them suitably, they will fall upon you sword in hand.[↗](../../unruly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsafe** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsafe means dangerous; likely to cause harm or injury.[↗](../../unsafe/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Feeling unsafe means feeling that you might be in danger.[↗](../../unsafe/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old bridge is unsafe to cross.[↗](../../unsafe/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unsafe to swim when there's no lifeguard.[↗](../../unsafe/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ice looks thin and unsafe.[↗](../../unsafe/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If you ever feel unsafe, tell a trusted adult.[↗](../../unsafe/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Riding without a helmet is unsafe.[↗](../../unsafe/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The water from that stream is unsafe to drink.[↗](../../unsafe/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They closed the playground because the slide was unsafe.[↗](../../unsafe/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He did not think it looked so unsafe as his servant said; but he had given his word and he held to it.[↗](../../unsafe/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unsatisfactory** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsatisfactory means not good enough, not of the quality wanted: an unsatisfactory answer, unsatisfactory work.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher said my handwriting was unsatisfactory.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The repair was unsatisfactory, so the plumber came back.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We got an unsatisfactory answer from the shop.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather was unsatisfactory for a picnic.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His behaviour was unsatisfactory, so he lost his playtime.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If the result is unsatisfactory, try the experiment again.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Of course this was rather unsatisfactory.[↗](../../unsatisfactory/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsatisfied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not happy or content, because a want or need has not been met.[↗](../../unsatisfied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He was unsatisfied with his small reward.[↗](../../unsatisfied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her hunger was unsatisfied.[↗](../../unsatisfied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The wish remained unsatisfied.[↗](../../unsatisfied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unsaturated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) An unsaturated solution can still dissolve more of a substance, like water that can take more sugar or salt.[↗](../../unsaturated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (food, science) Unsaturated fats are fats found mostly in plants and fish, like olive oil, that are usually liquid at room temperature and are healthier than saturated fats.[↗](../../unsaturated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unsaturated colours are pale or greyish, not strong.[↗](../../unsaturated/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The salt water was unsaturated, so more salt dissolved.[↗](../../unsaturated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep stirring sugar in until the solution is no longer unsaturated.[↗](../../unsaturated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Olive oil is high in unsaturated fat.[↗](../../unsaturated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Nuts and fish contain unsaturated fats.[↗](../../unsaturated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Read the label to compare saturated and unsaturated fat.[↗](../../unsaturated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old photo had unsaturated, faded colours.[↗](../../unsaturated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unscathed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not hurt or harmed at all, after danger.[↗](../../unscathed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The boy fell into the river but came out unscathed.[↗](../../unscathed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The knight rode through the battle unscathed.[↗](../../unscathed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Both cats were unscathed after the storm.[↗](../../unscathed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unscrew** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unscrew something is to remove it or open it by turning it.[↗](../../unscrew/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unscrew is also to take out screws.[↗](../../unscrew/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you unscrew this jar lid for me?[↗](../../unscrew/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad unscrewed the old light bulb.[↗](../../unscrew/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She unscrewed the cap of the water bottle.[↗](../../unscrew/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We unscrewed the shelf from the wall.[↗](../../unscrew/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Turn left to unscrew.[↗](../../unscrew/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The lid was too tight to unscrew.[↗](../../unscrew/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsecured** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not fixed or fastened firmly, so it can move or fall.[↗](../../unsecured/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not locked or protected, so others can get in: an unsecured door or network.[↗](../../unsecured/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (money, formal) A loan that is not backed by a house or other property.[↗](../../unsecured/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An unsecured ladder slipped and fell.[↗](../../unsecured/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The lorry's unsecured load spilled onto the road.[↗](../../unsecured/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't use unsecured Wi-Fi for anything private.[↗](../../unsecured/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The back door was left unsecured all night.[↗](../../unsecured/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Tie down unsecured items in the boat before a storm.[↗](../../unsecured/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bank offered him an unsecured loan.[↗](../../unsecured/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unseemliness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Behavior that is improper, shameful or not fitting.[↗](../../unseemliness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And I have seen unseemliness in the prophets of Samaria: they prophesied by Baal, and caused My people Israel to err.[↗](../../unseemliness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.23.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unseemliness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · From out of the populous city men groan, and the soul of the wounded crieth out; yet God imputeth it not for unseemliness.[↗](../../unseemliness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.24.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unseemliness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **unseemly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unseemly means not proper or polite for a person to do, so that others would think it rude or wrong.[↗](../../unseemly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It would be unseemly to laugh at a funeral.[↗](../../unseemly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His shouting at the teacher was unseemly.[↗](../../unseemly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unseemly for a prince to beg.[↗](../../unseemly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · For all this Job sinned not, nor ascribed aught unseemly to God.[↗](../../unseemly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.1.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unseemly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **unseen** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unseen means not seen or not noticed by anyone.[↗](../../unseen/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In school, an unseen text or test is one you have not looked at before.[↗](../../unseen/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mouse crept past the cat unseen.[↗](../../unseen/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Germs are unseen, so wash your hands.[↗](../../unseen/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We read an unseen poem in the test.[↗](../../unseen/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An unseen hand pushed the door open in the story.[↗](../../unseen/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox stayed unseen in the long grass.[↗](../../unseen/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many deep-sea animals live unseen by people.[↗](../../unseen/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Only by night did she creep out unseen to procure food for her kittens.[↗](../../unseen/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Ten ineffable Sephiroth have the appearance of the Lightning flash", their origin is unseen and no end is perceived.[↗](../../unseen/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../unseen/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unselfish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thinking about other people's needs and happy to share or help, not only thinking of yourself.[↗](../../unselfish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was unselfish of her to share her sweets.[↗](../../unselfish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An unselfish player passes to a teammate in a better place.[↗](../../unselfish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Ratty was unselfish and turned back for Mole.[↗](../../unselfish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He made an unselfish choice to help his sister.[↗](../../unselfish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Volunteers do unselfish work.[↗](../../unselfish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Be unselfish and let others have a turn.[↗](../../unselfish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unselfishness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The quality of thinking of others before yourself and giving things away.[↗](../../unselfishness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Sharing your last sweet shows unselfishness.[↗](../../unselfishness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The princess was known for her unselfishness.[↗](../../unselfishness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mia's unselfishness made her friends happy.[↗](../../unselfishness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unserviceable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Unserviceable means broken or worn out and no longer fit to use, like an unserviceable tyre or plane.[↗](../../unserviceable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old bus was unserviceable and sent for scrap.[↗](../../unserviceable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Two fire extinguishers were found unserviceable.[↗](../../unserviceable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The plane was unserviceable, so the flight was cancelled.[↗](../../unserviceable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The pump is unserviceable after the flood.[↗](../../unserviceable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Unserviceable equipment must be labelled and taken away.[↗](../../unserviceable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rusty bike looked unserviceable.[↗](../../unserviceable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsettled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (of weather) Changing often, with rain and wind likely.[↗](../../unsettled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Worried, nervous or not calm.[↗](../../unsettled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Not yet decided or sorted out: an unsettled argument.[↗](../../unsettled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (of a bill or debt) Not yet paid.[↗](../../unsettled/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (verb, past) Made someone feel worried: «The noise unsettled the dog.».[↗](../../unsettled/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Unsettled can also mean restless, always moving from place to place instead of staying in one home.[↗](../../unsettled/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The forecast says the weather will be unsettled all weekend.[↗](../../unsettled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new pupil felt unsettled on her first day.[↗](../../unsettled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The question of who would be captain was still unsettled.[↗](../../unsettled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The thunder unsettled the horses.[↗](../../unsettled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bill of £20 was still unsettled.[↗](../../unsettled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Moving house can leave pets unsettled for a while.[↗](../../unsettled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · "Yes, that is your misfortune," said the fence-rail; "you are so fickle, so unsettled; you must always be travelling about into foreign lands when the cold commences here.[↗](../../unsettled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unshared** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unshared means not shared with anyone else; kept by one person only, like an unshared secret, room or toy.[↗](../../unshared/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Keep your password unshared.[↗](../../unshared/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She kept her worry unshared, which made it heavier.[↗](../../unshared/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The file is unshared, so only I can open it.[↗](../../unshared/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An unshared bedroom felt big after her brother moved out.[↗](../../unshared/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Unshared toys can cause arguments in the playroom.[↗](../../unshared/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His joy at the news went unshared because nobody was home.[↗](../../unshared/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsheared** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsheared means not sheared: an unsheared sheep still has all its wool because it has not been clipped.[↗](../../unsheared/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Twenty sheep were sheared, but ten are still unsheared.[↗](../../unsheared/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unsheared sheep looked fat and fluffy.[↗](../../unsheared/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An unsheared sheep can get too hot in summer.[↗](../../unsheared/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The farmer counted the unsheared sheep in the pen.[↗](../../unsheared/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There are 60 sheep; 45 are sheared, so 15 are unsheared.[↗](../../unsheared/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **unsheathed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unsheathe is to pull a sword or knife out of its case or cover, ready to use.[↗](../../unsheathed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The knight unsheathed his sword.[↗](../../unsheathed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She unsheathed her dagger slowly.[↗](../../unsheathed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldiers unsheathed their swords.[↗](../../unsheathed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unshod** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, literary) Unshod means not wearing shoes; barefoot.[↗](../../unshod/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unshod horse has no horseshoes on its hooves.[↗](../../unshod/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unshod children ran along the sandy beach.[↗](../../unshod/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Some horses are kept unshod and walk on soft ground.[↗](../../unshod/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the old tale, the poor boy walked unshod through the snow.[↗](../../unshod/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The blacksmith put shoes on the unshod pony.[↗](../../unshod/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't go unshod on the hot pavement.[↗](../../unshod/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst; but thou saidst: 'There is no hope; no, for I have loved strangers, and after them will I go.'[↗](../../unshod/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.2.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unshod/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsightliness** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Ugliness; a look that is unpleasant to see.[↗](../../unsightliness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones corrode to unsightliness.[↗](../../unsightliness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.33.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unsightliness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **unsigned** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not signed; with no name written on it: «an unsigned letter».[↗](../../unsigned/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (music, sport) Not having a contract with a record company or a team: «an unsigned band».[↗](../../unsigned/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths, computing) An unsigned number has no plus or minus sign and is never negative.[↗](../../unsigned/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The letter was unsigned, so we don't know who sent it.[↗](../../unsigned/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your permission slip is still unsigned.[↗](../../unsigned/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The King said an unsigned letter proved the Knave meant mischief.[↗](../../unsigned/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The band is still unsigned but plays every weekend.[↗](../../unsigned/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An unsigned number cannot be negative.[↗](../../unsigned/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't sign up for anything online without asking an adult.[↗](../../unsigned/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unskilled** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Not trained or good at something.[↗](../../unskilled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Another association between language, mouth, and genitals, though the connection (if any) with the SY is unclear, is found in the idiom עָרְלַת שְׂפָתַיִם ʽorlat sefatayim ‘uncircumcised of lips’, probably meaning one who is unskilled in speech, e.g. \[Exodus 6:12\].[↗](../../unskilled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../unskilled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **unsocial** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsocial means not wanting to be with other people, or not friendly in company.[↗](../../unsocial/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (UK, Ireland, Australia) Unsocial hours are working hours at night, early morning or weekends, when most people are not at work.[↗](../../unsocial/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Nurses often work unsocial hours.[↗](../../unsocial/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad gets extra pay for unsocial hours on Sundays.[↗](../../unsocial/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our cat is unsocial and hides when guests come.[↗](../../unsocial/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Bakers start at unsocial hours, like 4 in the morning.[↗](../../unsocial/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Feeling unsocial sometimes is normal.[↗](../../unsocial/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The night shift is unsocial but well paid.[↗](../../unsocial/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/16/) **17** 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