--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 18 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/18/) [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 18 [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/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/19/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/24/) **unsold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsold means not sold yet; unsold things are still in the shop or with the seller.[↗](../../unsold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He baked 40 cakes and sold 32.[↗](../../unsold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") How many are unsold?[↗](../../unsold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 15 tickets were unsold.[↗](../../unsold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The unsold flowers were given away.[↗](../../unsold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A quarter of the books were unsold.[↗](../../unsold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bakery gives its unsold bread to the shelter.[↗](../../unsold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unsold toys were put on sale at half price.[↗](../../unsold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsolicited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsolicited means not asked for: unsolicited advice or unsolicited emails.[↗](../../unsolicited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum gets lots of unsolicited emails.[↗](../../unsolicited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave me unsolicited advice about my hair.[↗](../../unsolicited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never click links in unsolicited messages.[↗](../../unsolicited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The company made an unsolicited offer.[↗](../../unsolicited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop sent unsolicited leaflets.[↗](../../unsolicited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unsolicited calls can be annoying.[↗](../../unsolicited/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsolved** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not yet solved, answered or explained: an unsolved mystery, an unsolved problem.[↗](../../unsolved/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mystery of the missing cake remains unsolved.[↗](../../unsolved/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Some maths problems are still unsolved after hundreds of years.[↗](../../unsolved/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective reopened the unsolved case.[↗](../../unsolved/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Question 5 is still unsolved on my worksheet.[↗](../../unsolved/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists have many unsolved questions about the universe.[↗](../../unsolved/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The crime remained unsolved for many years.[↗](../../unsolved/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The reason why they have remained so long an unsolved problem is partly due to a lack of knowledge of Hebrew orthography, on which the Sefer Yetzirah is based.[↗](../../unsolved/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../unsolved/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsought** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not asked for or looked for; came without being wanted or searched for.[↗](../../unsought/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prize came to her unsought.[↗](../../unsought/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He gave unsought advice.[↗](../../unsought/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Happiness came unsought.[↗](../../unsought/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unsound** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsound means not safe or strong; in bad condition, like an unsound building or bridge.[↗](../../unsound/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unsound reasoning, ideas or advice are not based on good sense or facts; wrong or unreliable.[↗](../../unsound/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (law, old-fashioned) «Of unsound mind» means a person who is mentally ill and cannot make responsible decisions.[↗](../../unsound/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old bridge was unsound, so it was closed.[↗](../../unsound/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't climb that tree – the branch is unsound.[↗](../../unsound/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His argument was unsound because the facts were wrong.[↗](../../unsound/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ice looked thick but was unsound.[↗](../../unsound/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The engineer said the walls were structurally unsound.[↗](../../unsound/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · That plan is financially unsound – it costs more than we have.[↗](../../unsound/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsparingly** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Without holding back or showing pity.[↗](../../unsparingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Thou hast covered with anger and pursued us; Thou hast slain unsparingly.[↗](../../unsparingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.3.43, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unsparingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The youth and the old man lie on the ground in the streets; my virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword; Thou hast slain them in the day of Thine anger; Thou hast slaughtered unsparingly.[↗](../../unsparingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.2.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unsparingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **unspecified** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unspecified means not stated clearly or exactly: an unspecified number, at an unspecified time.[↗](../../unspecified/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prize money is an unspecified amount.[↗](../../unspecified/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He left the club for unspecified reasons.[↗](../../unspecified/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A box holds an unspecified number of sweets; call it n.[↗](../../unspecified/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop will be closed for an unspecified time.[↗](../../unspecified/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rules leave the size of the team unspecified.[↗](../../unspecified/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The letter came from an unspecified address.[↗](../../unspecified/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unspell** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To break a spell, so that a person or thing returns to normal.[↗](../../unspell/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The witch was unspelled at last.[↗](../../unspell/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A kiss can unspell the frog.[↗](../../unspell/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The curse was unspelled by the brave girl.[↗](../../unspell/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unspoilt** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Of a place: still natural and beautiful, not damaged by building, pollution or crowds.[↗](../../unspoilt/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Of a person: still nice and natural, not made selfish by money or fame.[↗](../../unspoilt/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We found an unspoilt beach with no rubbish at all.[↗](../../unspoilt/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The valley is unspoilt by roads or houses.[↗](../../unspoilt/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Despite being famous, she was unspoilt and kind.[↗](../../unspoilt/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's keep the countryside unspoilt.[↗](../../unspoilt/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The River Bank was quiet and unspoilt.[↗](../../unspoilt/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The island's forests are still unspoilt.[↗](../../unspoilt/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsportsmanlike** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not fair, or not following the rules of a game; not behaving as a good sport should.[↗](../../unsportsmanlike/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was unsportsmanlike to kick the ball away.[↗](../../unsportsmanlike/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Shouting at the referee is unsportsmanlike.[↗](../../unsportsmanlike/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Hitting someone who is down is unsportsmanlike.[↗](../../unsportsmanlike/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unstable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Likely to fall over, move or break; not steady.[↗](../../unstable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Likely to change suddenly: unstable weather or prices.[↗](../../unstable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) Likely to change or break down into something else: an unstable chemical.[↗](../../unstable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (of a person's mood) Changing quickly and hard to predict.[↗](../../unstable/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The tower of blocks was unstable and fell over.[↗](../../unstable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep away from the unstable cliff edge.[↗](../../unstable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The ice on the pond is unstable, so don't walk on it.[↗](../../unstable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some chemicals are unstable and can explode.[↗](../../unstable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Food prices have been unstable this year.[↗](../../unstable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A three-legged stool with one short leg is unstable.[↗](../../unstable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Unstable as water, have not thou the excellency; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it — he went up to my couch.[↗](../../unstable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.49.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unstable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsteadily** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsteadily means in a wobbly, shaky way, not firm or balanced.[↗](../../unsteadily/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The baby walked unsteadily across the room.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the spinning ride, I stood up unsteadily.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The foal rose unsteadily on its long legs.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ladder rocked unsteadily, so Dad held it.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He wrote unsteadily with his cold fingers.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She climbed unsteadily onto the rock.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Something blew out the light,” he said a little unsteadily.[↗](../../unsteadily/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsteady** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsteady means not firm, likely to wobble, shake or fall: an unsteady ladder, unsteady legs.[↗](../../unsteady/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unsteady means not regular or changing a lot: an unsteady voice, an unsteady heartbeat.[↗](../../unsteady/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The old ladder was unsteady, so Dad held it.[↗](../../unsteady/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · After the ride, I felt unsteady on my feet.[↗](../../unsteady/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her voice was unsteady because she was nervous.[↗](../../unsteady/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby took a few unsteady steps.[↗](../../unsteady/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't stand on that unsteady chair.[↗](../../unsteady/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He walked unsteadily across the ice.[↗](../../unsteady/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “I'll beg meat for you!” said he in an unsteady voice.[↗](../../unsteady/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unstrung** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unstring a bow is to take its string off, so that it is no longer ready to fire.[↗](../../unstrung/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In talk, unstrung means very nervous or upset.[↗](../../unstrung/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prince unstrung his bow.[↗](../../unstrung/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The archer unstrung his bow after the hunt.[↗](../../unstrung/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the bad news, she felt unstrung.[↗](../../unstrung/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unsuccessful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsuccessful means not achieving what was wanted or planned; failing.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My first try at the high jump was unsuccessful.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The search for the lost cat was unsuccessful.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Out of 12 shots, 5 were unsuccessful.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The experiment was unsuccessful, so we changed the method.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her application for the job was unsuccessful.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After several unsuccessful attempts, he finally whistled.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · All the King’s unsuccessful rivals had gone home in despair.[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But every attempt to unfold this mystery has hitherto been unsuccessful".[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../unsuccessful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unsuitable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsuitable means not right or not appropriate for a purpose, person or situation.[↗](../../unsuitable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* This film is unsuitable for young children.[↗](../../unsuitable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Flip-flops are unsuitable for hiking.[↗](../../unsuitable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The weather was unsuitable for flying.[↗](../../unsuitable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The site is unsuitable for building.[↗](../../unsuitable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The toy is unsuitable for babies.[↗](../../unsuitable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He wore unsuitable clothes for the snow.[↗](../../unsuitable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsuited** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsuited means not right or not suitable for a person, job, place or purpose.[↗](../../unsuited/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* These sandals are unsuited to a muddy walk.[↗](../../unsuited/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A husky is unsuited to a hot climate.[↗](../../unsuited/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt unsuited to the job of goalkeeper.[↗](../../unsuited/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old hall is unsuited for big concerts.[↗](../../unsuited/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Some plants are unsuited to shady gardens.[↗](../../unsuited/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They were a couple unsuited to each other.[↗](../../unsuited/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsupported** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not held up by anything, so it might fall.[↗](../../unsupported/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not backed by facts or proof: an unsupported claim.[↗](../../unsupported/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Without help from other people.[↗](../../unsupported/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (computers) Not able to work with a certain device or program, or no longer looked after by the company that made it.[↗](../../unsupported/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The shelf was unsupported at one end and it crashed down.[↗](../../unsupported/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher said my answer was unsupported because I gave no evidence.[↗](../../unsupported/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't believe unsupported rumours you see online.[↗](../../unsupported/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby can now sit unsupported for a few seconds.[↗](../../unsupported/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The game would not start on the old computer: «unsupported device».[↗](../../unsupported/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Many single parents feel unsupported.[↗](../../unsupported/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unsure** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unsure means not certain or not confident about something: «I'm unsure of the answer».[↗](../../unsure/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unsure of yourself means not feeling confident.[↗](../../unsure/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm unsure of the answer.[↗](../../unsure/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · If you're unsure, ask a grown-up.[↗](../../unsure/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unsure whether to knock.[↗](../../unsure/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt unsure of himself on his first day.[↗](../../unsure/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We were unsure about the way home.[↗](../../unsure/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unsure what to do, he waited.[↗](../../unsure/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · If you are unsure a link is safe, don't click it.[↗](../../unsure/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsuspected** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not known about or not guessed: an unsuspected talent.[↗](../../unsuspected/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not thought to be guilty: he went unsuspected.[↗](../../unsuspected/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She had an unsuspected talent for singing.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An unsuspected danger lay beneath the ice.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The secret tunnel was unsuspected by the weasels.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The real thief went unsuspected for weeks.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The test showed an unsuspected problem.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · They found an unsuspected room behind the shelves.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They who act without sufficient thought, will often fall into unsuspected danger.[↗](../../unsuspected/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unsuspecting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not knowing that danger or a trick is near; trusting.[↗](../../unsuspecting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unsuspecting fox walked into the trap.[↗](../../unsuspecting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unsuspecting children waited for the surprise.[↗](../../unsuspecting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unsuspecting of the plan.[↗](../../unsuspecting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **untagged** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untagged means without a tag or label, like an untagged suitcase or piece of clothing.[↗](../../untagged/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (computing, social media) An untagged photo or post has no name or label linked to it.[↗](../../untagged/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (science) An untagged animal has not been fitted with a tag for study.[↗](../../untagged/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (games) In the game of tag, an untagged player has not been caught.[↗](../../untagged/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The untagged suitcase was left at the airport.[↗](../../untagged/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please leave me untagged in that photo.[↗](../../untagged/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists could not track the untagged sharks.[↗](../../untagged/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Only two players were still untagged at the end of the game.[↗](../../untagged/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Untagged lost property is hard to return.[↗](../../untagged/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The untagged cows were counted again.[↗](../../untagged/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untamed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not tamed; wild, not controlled or trained by people.[↗](../../untamed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The untamed horse kicked and ran.[↗](../../untamed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Wild tigers are untamed.[↗](../../untamed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His untamed hair stuck up in all directions.[↗](../../untamed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **untangle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To undo knots or twists in string, hair, wires and so on.[↗](../../untangle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make a confusing problem or story clear.[↗](../../untangle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum untangled the knots in my hair.[↗](../../untangle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It took ages to untangle the fairy lights.[↗](../../untangle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you help me untangle my headphones?[↗](../../untangle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective untangled the mystery at last.[↗](../../untangle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's untangle this word problem by writing what we know.[↗](../../untangle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The fisherman untangled his line.[↗](../../untangle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untangled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb) Took the knots or twists out of something.[↗](../../untangled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Free of knots; straight and tidy.[↗](../../untangled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (of a problem) Made clear; worked out.[↗](../../untangled/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She untangled the kite string before running.[↗](../../untangled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Once untangled, the rope was ten metres long.[↗](../../untangled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I untangled my brother's shoelaces.[↗](../../untangled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The puzzle was finally untangled by the youngest girl.[↗](../../untangled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her hair, untangled at last, shone in the sun.[↗](../../untangled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We untangled the mess of cables behind the TV.[↗](../../untangled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untested** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untested means not yet tried, checked or proved to work.[↗](../../untested/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An untested person has not yet shown what they can do in a hard situation.[↗](../../untested/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The new medicine is still untested.[↗](../../untested/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An untested idea is only a guess.[↗](../../untested/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't use untested climbing equipment.[↗](../../untested/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The young goalkeeper was untested in big matches.[↗](../../untested/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our robot's code was untested, so it crashed.[↗](../../untested/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bridge design was untested in strong winds.[↗](../../untested/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untidiness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untidiness is the state of being messy and not in order, like a room with things everywhere.[↗](../../untidiness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Untidiness can also mean messy work or appearance, like untidy handwriting or clothes.[↗](../../untidiness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum complained about the untidiness of my room.[↗](../../untidiness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher marked down the untidiness of my work.[↗](../../untidiness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His untidiness drove his sister mad.[↗](../../untidiness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The untidiness of the garden showed nobody lived there.[↗](../../untidiness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Untidiness on the stairs can cause falls.[↗](../../untidiness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She tried to fix the untidiness of her hair before the photo.[↗](../../untidiness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untidy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untidy means messy, with things not in their right places.[↗](../../untidy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An untidy person often leaves things messy.[↗](../../untidy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My bedroom is very untidy.[↗](../../untidy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please tidy your untidy desk.[↗](../../untidy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His handwriting is untidy.[↗](../../untidy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An untidy floor can make someone trip.[↗](../../untidy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She has untidy hair after the wind.[↗](../../untidy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The untidiest table has to clear up last.[↗](../../untidy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · His new wife had an only daughter, who was both ugly and untidy, whereas her stepdaughter was a beautiful girl, and was known as Maiden Bright-eye.[↗](../../untidy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **untie** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To untie something is to undo a knot or a bow, or to take off a rope or string that is holding something.[↗](../../untie/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Can you untie this knot?[↗](../../untie/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Untie your shoes before you take them off.[↗](../../untie/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She untied the ribbon on the present.[↗](../../untie/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The sailor untied the boat.[↗](../../untie/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He untied the dog from the post.[↗](../../untie/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · My laces are too tight to untie.[↗](../../untie/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The string was easy to untie, and the king’s son soon unfastened the bundle.[↗](../../untie/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/19/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/24/) - ← previous: [page 17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/17/) - next →: [page 19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/19/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)