--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 19 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/19/) [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 19 [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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meaning 1:* (verb) Untied is the past of "untie": she untied the knot.[↗](../../untied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (adjective) Not tied: untied shoelaces are loose and not done up.[↗](../../untied/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Your shoelace is untied.[↗](../../untied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She untied the parcel.[↗](../../untied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The boat came untied and drifted away.[↗](../../untied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Tie your untied laces before you trip.[↗](../../untied/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog was untied and ran off.[↗](../../untied/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He untied the knot with his teeth.[↗](../../untied/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Then they immediately untied the cords, and let the Smith go free.[↗](../../untied/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **untilled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Of land: not ploughed or dug up for growing crops.[↗](../../untilled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The field lay untilled, full of weeds.[↗](../../untilled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Travellers crossed the untilled hills.[↗](../../untilled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · No one had dug the untilled ground for years.[↗](../../untilled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **untimely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Happening too soon, before the normal or expected time: an untimely death.[↗](../../untimely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Happening at a bad or unsuitable time: an untimely interruption.[↗](../../untimely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The singer's untimely death shocked his fans.[↗](../../untimely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain was untimely — right in the middle of sports day.[↗](../../untimely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His untimely joke made everyone uncomfortable.[↗](../../untimely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · An untimely frost killed the spring flowers.[↗](../../untimely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The phone rang at an untimely moment.[↗](../../untimely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her untimely exit left the team short of players.[↗](../../untimely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “I am no party to this untimely journey,” he said angrily.[↗](../../untimely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Or as a hidden untimely birth I had not been; as infants that never saw light.[↗](../../untimely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.3.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../untimely/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Let them be as a snail which melteth and passeth away; like the untimely births of a woman, that have not seen the sun. (Writings PSA.58.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../untimely/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **unto** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* To; towards a person or place.[↗](../../unto/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* And God spoke unto Noah, saying:[↗](../../unto/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.8.15, JPS 1917) · There replied unto him a living man:[↗](../../unto/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore) · For God^\[18\] is superlative in his Unity, there is none equal unto Him: what number canst thou place before One.[↗](../../unto/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) **untouched** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untouched means not touched, not handled or not used.[↗](../../untouched/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Untouched food has not been eaten.[↗](../../untouched/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Untouched means not damaged or changed.[↗](../../untouched/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Untouched can mean not affected emotionally.[↗](../../untouched/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His dinner lay untouched on the plate.[↗](../../untouched/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The forest is still untouched by roads.[↗](../../untouched/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The houses on the hill were untouched by the flood.[↗](../../untouched/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The present sat untouched under the tree.[↗](../../untouched/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She left her drink untouched.[↗](../../untouched/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some beaches remain untouched and wild.[↗](../../untouched/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He seemed untouched by the sad story.[↗](../../untouched/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But no, the keys were safe in their usual place, and the cupboard looked quite untouched.[↗](../../untouched/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **untoward** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unexpected and unlucky; not wanted and causing trouble.[↗](../../untoward/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Nothing untoward happened on the journey.[↗](../../untoward/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An untoward storm delayed the ship.[↗](../../untoward/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The hero grieved at the untoward event.[↗](../../untoward/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **untraceable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untraceable means impossible to find, follow or trace, like an untraceable phone call, person or source.[↗](../../untraceable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An untraceable amount is so small it cannot be found or measured.[↗](../../untraceable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The kidnapper used an untraceable phone.[↗](../../untraceable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief vanished and was untraceable.[↗](../../untraceable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The missing ring seemed untraceable.[↗](../../untraceable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The money was sent in an untraceable way.[↗](../../untraceable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Police found that the letter was not untraceable after all.[↗](../../untraceable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Only untraceable amounts of the chemical were left.[↗](../../untraceable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untrained** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untrained means not taught or practised in a skill or job: «an untrained helper».[↗](../../untrained/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An untrained animal has not been taught to behave or obey: «an untrained puppy».[↗](../../untrained/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An untrained eye or ear cannot notice what an expert can.[↗](../../untrained/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* An untrained puppy will chew your shoes.[↗](../../untrained/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · To the untrained eye, the two birds look the same.[↗](../../untrained/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Untrained people should not climb into a sewer to rescue someone.[↗](../../untrained/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The new helpers were untrained, so the coach showed them what to do.[↗](../../untrained/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My voice is untrained, but I love singing.[↗](../../untrained/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It is dangerous for untrained divers to go into caves.[↗](../../untrained/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself: 'Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a calf untrained; turn thou me, and I shall be turned, for Thou art the LORD my God.[↗](../../untrained/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.31.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../untrained/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **untranslatable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untranslatable describes a word or phrase that has no exact match in another language, so it cannot be translated easily without a long explanation or losing some meaning.[↗](../../untranslatable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Some jokes are untranslatable because they are based on puns.[↗](../../untranslatable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «Hygge» is often called an untranslatable Danish word.[↗](../../untranslatable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The poem's rhymes are almost untranslatable.[↗](../../untranslatable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher said the Ukrainian word was untranslatable, then explained it in a sentence.[↗](../../untranslatable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Every language has a few untranslatable words.[↗](../../untranslatable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The author's wordplay was untranslatable, so the translator added notes.[↗](../../untranslatable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untreated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An untreated illness or injury has not been given medical care.[↗](../../untreated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Untreated water, sewage or materials have not been cleaned or processed with chemicals.[↗](../../untreated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Untreated wood has not been painted or protected.[↗](../../untreated/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Left untreated, the cut became infected.[↗](../../untreated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cough got worse because it went untreated.[↗](../../untreated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Untreated water can carry germs.[↗](../../untreated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Untreated sewage was pumped into the sea.[↗](../../untreated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Untreated wood will rot in the rain.[↗](../../untreated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tooth decay can cause pain if it is untreated.[↗](../../untreated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untried** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Never tested or used before.[↗](../../untried/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (in «left untried») not yet attempted.[↗](../../untried/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The untried boy had never fought a bear.[↗](../../untried/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · This untried plan might work.[↗](../../untried/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · They left no trick untried.[↗](../../untried/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **untrue** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untrue means not true; false or wrong.[↗](../../untrue/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In old or poetic use, untrue means not loyal or faithful to someone.[↗](../../untrue/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* That story about the teacher is untrue.[↗](../../untrue/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is untrue that bats are blind.[↗](../../untrue/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She said something untrue to get out of trouble.[↗](../../untrue/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Spreading untrue rumours can hurt people.[↗](../../untrue/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The statement «5 + 3 = 9» is untrue.[↗](../../untrue/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some adverts make claims that are untrue.[↗](../../untrue/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The rumour turned out to be untrue.[↗](../../untrue/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Many tales are told of his ad-ven-tures, some of them true and some of them untrue.[↗](../../untrue/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **untrustworthy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untrustworthy means not able to be trusted: a person who may lie or break promises, or information that may be false.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He told so many lies that everyone found him untrustworthy.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · That website looks untrustworthy, so don't type your password.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An untrustworthy friend shares your secrets.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox in the story is clever but untrustworthy.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Check facts from untrustworthy sources against good ones.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Breaking promises makes you seem untrustworthy.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A Rogue laid a wager that he would prove the Oracle at Delphi to be untrustworthy by procuring from it a false reply to an inquiry by himself.[↗](../../untrustworthy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **untruth** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal, euphemism) An untruth is a lie, a statement that is not true.[↗](../../untruth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Untruth (uncountable) is the state of not being true.[↗](../../untruth/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm afraid that is an untruth.[↗](../../untruth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The newspaper printed an untruth about the singer.[↗](../../untruth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Telling untruths can hurt friendships.[↗](../../untruth/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fox told the hen an untruth to trick her.[↗](../../untruth/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was a small untruth, but it got him in trouble.[↗](../../untruth/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") **untruthful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not telling the truth; lying.[↗](../../untruthful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (of a statement) Not true.[↗](../../untruthful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is untruthful to say you finished when you didn't.[↗](../../untruthful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The advert made untruthful claims about the toy.[↗](../../untruthful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He was untruthful about where he had been.[↗](../../untruthful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Being untruthful can break a friend's trust.[↗](../../untruthful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge said the witness had been untruthful.[↗](../../untruthful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her untruthful excuse fooled nobody.[↗](../../untruthful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **untruthfulness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Untruthfulness is the quality or habit of not telling the truth; being dishonest or lying.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Untruthfulness can also mean the falseness of a statement.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His untruthfulness lost him his friends' trust.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The boy who cried wolf was punished for his untruthfulness.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher was upset by the untruthfulness of the excuse.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Untruthfulness in adverts is against the law.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians believe untruthfulness harms the soul and others.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge noticed the untruthfulness of the witness.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was caned for untruthfulness without any delay.[↗](../../untruthfulness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **untwist** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To untwist something is to turn it the other way so it is no longer twisted.[↗](../../untwist/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Untwist the wire to open the bag of bread.[↗](../../untwist/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She untwisted the lid of the jar.[↗](../../untwist/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rope slowly untwisted as it hung.[↗](../../untwist/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Untwist the cable before you plug it in.[↗](../../untwist/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He untwisted the paper clip to make a hook.[↗](../../untwist/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the model, the two strands of DNA untwist.[↗](../../untwist/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They caught hold of him firmly and endeavored to untwist his beard from the line, but in vain; they were too tightly entangled.[↗](../../untwist/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **untying** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To undo a knot, rope or string so that it comes loose.[↗](../../untying/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She was untying the ribbon.[↗](../../untying/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He is untying his shoes.[↗](../../untying/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum was untying the sack of apples.[↗](../../untying/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unused** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unused (said «un-YOOZD») means not used, never used, or not being used now: «an unused notebook».[↗](../../unused/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unused to (said «un-YOOST to») means not used to, not familiar with something: «unused to the cold».[↗](../../unused/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Return the unused tickets to the office.[↗](../../unused/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There is an unused room upstairs.[↗](../../unused/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Give your unused toys to charity.[↗](../../unused/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The sticker book was unused.[↗](../../unused/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She was unused to the hot weather.[↗](../../unused/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Save the unused paper for next time.[↗](../../unused/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · How many cards are still unused?[↗](../../unused/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Jack, unused to such fare, ate and drank plentifully, so that he was nearly dozing before midnight.[↗](../../unused/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unusual** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not usual or common; different from what normally happens or what you normally see.[↗](../../unusual/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Interesting because it is different.[↗](../../unusual/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "an unusual hat".[↗](../../unusual/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It's unusual to see snow in April here.[↗](../../unusual/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She wore an unusual purple hat.[↗](../../unusual/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist noticed an unusual result.[↗](../../unusual/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell an adult if you smell something unusual, like gas.[↗](../../unusual/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unusual for our cat to hide.[↗](../../unusual/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing unusual happened today.[↗](../../unusual/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I happen to have a most unusual shadow.[↗](../../unusual/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unusually** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unusually means in a way that is not usual or normal.[↗](../../unusually/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unusually also means more than usually, very: «unusually cold».[↗](../../unusually/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was unusually cold for May.[↗](../../unusually/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unusually quiet at dinner.[↗](../../unusually/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Unusually, the bus was early.[↗](../../unusually/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The tree grew unusually tall.[↗](../../unusually/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The class was unusually well behaved today.[↗](../../unusually/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Snow fell unusually early this year.[↗](../../unusually/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Unusually for her, she forgot her homework.[↗](../../unusually/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · THE next time the little boy sought Uncle Remus out, he found the old man unusually cheerful and good-humoured.[↗](../../unusually/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unveiled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Having had its cover pulled off, so that it can be seen.[↗](../../unveiled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Shown or revealed.[↗](../../unveiled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The statue was unveiled in the square.[↗](../../unveiled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unveiled statue shone in the sun.[↗](../../unveiled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her face was unveiled before the king.[↗](../../unveiled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unverifiable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unverifiable means impossible to check or prove true or false: «an unverifiable claim».[↗](../../unverifiable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The post made an unverifiable claim that eating carrots lets you see in the dark.[↗](../../unverifiable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Rumours on social media are often unverifiable.[↗](../../unverifiable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The story about the ghost in the library is unverifiable.[↗](../../unverifiable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Good reporters do not print unverifiable facts as true.[↗](../../unverifiable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His boast that he once met the Queen was unverifiable.[↗](../../unverifiable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists prefer ideas that can be tested, not unverifiable ones.[↗](../../unverifiable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unverified** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not checked or proved to be true or correct.[↗](../../unverified/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The news report was based on unverified rumours.[↗](../../unverified/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't share unverified stories online.[↗](../../unverified/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · His claim that he saw a ghost is unverified.[↗](../../unverified/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unverified accounts may be fake.[↗](../../unverified/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists repeated the test because the results were unverified.[↗](../../unverified/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rumour about a snow day was unverified, so we still went to school.[↗](../../unverified/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwanted** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not wanted; not needed or not welcome.[↗](../../unwanted/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We gave our unwanted toys to the charity shop.[↗](../../unwanted/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Delete unwanted emails from strangers.[↗](../../unwanted/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Weeds are unwanted plants.[↗](../../unwanted/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat received some unwanted attention from the dog.[↗](../../unwanted/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Many unwanted pets end up in shelters.[↗](../../unwanted/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He got an unwanted haircut from his big sister.[↗](../../unwanted/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwarrantable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not allowed or not right; cannot be justified.[↗](../../unwarrantable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was an unwarrantable insult.[↗](../../unwarrantable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The goats thought the invasion unwarrantable.[↗](../../unwarrantable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Taking the whole cake was unwarrantable.[↗](../../unwarrantable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unwary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not careful; not watching out for danger.[↗](../../unwary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unwary fox walked into the trap.[↗](../../unwary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Beware of unwary walkers on the ice.[↗](../../unwary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not be unwary near the river.[↗](../../unwary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unwashed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwashed means not washed; still dirty.[↗](../../unwashed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unwashed hands can spread germs.[↗](../../unwashed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A pile of unwashed dishes filled the sink.[↗](../../unwashed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Never eat unwashed fruit straight from the shop.[↗](../../unwashed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His unwashed football kit smelled bad.[↗](../../unwashed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog came home muddy and unwashed.[↗](../../unwashed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Put unwashed clothes in the laundry basket.[↗](../../unwashed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwearied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Never tired; never giving up or slowing down.[↗](../../unwearied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She was unwearied in her task.[↗](../../unwearied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unwearied mole dug all night.[↗](../../unwearied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He kept on, unwearied.[↗](../../unwearied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unwelcome** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not wanted; people do not want it or them to come or stay.[↗](../../unwelcome/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unwelcome visitor knocked at the door.[↗](../../unwelcome/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Bad news is always unwelcome.[↗](../../unwelcome/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The king wanted to be rid of his unwelcome guests.[↗](../../unwelcome/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unwell** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Ill or sick; not feeling healthy.[↗](../../unwell/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "I feel unwell."[↗](../../unwell/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I feel unwell; can I see the school nurse?[↗](../../unwell/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom stayed at home because he was unwell.[↗](../../unwell/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa looked unwell, so we called the doctor.[↗](../../unwell/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If you are unwell, rest and drink water.[↗](../../unwell/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She was taken unwell during the trip.[↗](../../unwell/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Tell an adult straight away if you feel unwell.[↗](../../unwell/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A second time spake Koshchei and said, "I feel rather unwell."[↗](../../unwell/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/18/) **19** [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/20/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/24/) - ← previous: [page 18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/18/) - next →: [page 20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/20/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)