--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 9 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/9/) [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 9 [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/) … [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/8/) **9** [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/10/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/24/) **unending** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Going on and on, with no end.[↗](../../unending/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We walked along the unending road.[↗](../../unending/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · An unending line of ants crossed the path.[↗](../../unending/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain seemed unending.[↗](../../unending/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unequal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unequal means not the same in size, amount or value.[↗](../../unequal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unequal also means not fair, when people are treated differently or have different chances.[↗](../../unequal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unequal to a task means not good enough or strong enough for it (formal).[↗](../../unequal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cake was cut into unequal pieces.[↗](../../unequal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Those two lines are unequal in length.[↗](../../unequal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fractions need equal parts, not unequal ones.[↗](../../unequal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Long ago, women had unequal rights.[↗](../../unequal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It was an unequal fight between the giant and the boy.[↗](../../unequal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unequal to the hard job.[↗](../../unequal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · After you have eaten cut one of these apples in two unequal parts, and ask him to take one.[↗](../../unequal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · O house of Israel, is it My ways that are not equal? is it not your ways that are unequal?[↗](../../unequal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.18.29, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unequal/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Hear now, O house of Israel: Is it My way that is not equal? is it not your ways that are unequal?[↗](../../unequal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.18.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unequal/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **unequalled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Better than all others; no one else is as good.[↗](../../unequalled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her skill with the bow was unequalled.[↗](../../unequalled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cake was unequalled in the whole village.[↗](../../unequalled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's wealth was unequalled.[↗](../../unequalled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unequally** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not in equal amounts or shares; some parts are bigger than others.[↗](../../unequally/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sweets were shared unequally.[↗](../../unequally/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Ten sweets split unequally: seven for one child, three for another.[↗](../../unequally/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The work was divided unequally.[↗](../../unequally/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unesco** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that works for education, science and culture around the world; its name is short for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.[↗](../../unesco/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It chooses World Heritage Sites: places so special that the whole world should protect them.[↗](../../unesco/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[↗](../../unesco/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · UNESCO is part of the United Nations.[↗](../../unesco/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · UNESCO helps more children go to school.[↗](../../unesco/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old town was listed by UNESCO.[↗](../../unesco/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Great Barrier Reef is protected as a UNESCO site.[↗](../../unesco/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.[↗](../../unesco/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uneven** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not flat, smooth or level: an uneven path.[↗](../../uneven/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Not the same in size, amount or quality; not equal: uneven teams.[↗](../../uneven/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (US, maths, informal) Odd, as in an uneven number (1, 3, 5…) — usually «odd» is the right word.[↗](../../uneven/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Changing and not regular: uneven breathing.[↗](../../uneven/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Watch out — the pavement is uneven.[↗](../../uneven/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The teams were uneven, so the score was 10–0.[↗](../../uneven/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The table wobbles because the floor is uneven.[↗](../../uneven/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We had an uneven number of players, so one sat out.[↗](../../uneven/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Splitting 9 sweets between 2 gives an uneven share: 5 and 4.[↗](../../uneven/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His uneven handwriting was hard to read.[↗](../../uneven/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Her breathing was uneven after the race.[↗](../../uneven/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · From side to side bounced the bundle on his back, as he ran light-footed over the uneven ground.[↗](../../uneven/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unevenly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unevenly means not in an equal or smooth way: some parts more and some less, or bumpy rather than flat.[↗](../../unevenly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sweets were shared unevenly, so some got more.[↗](../../unevenly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The cake cooked unevenly and was burnt on one side.[↗](../../unevenly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The paint was spread unevenly on the wall.[↗](../../unevenly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · People are spread unevenly across Australia.[↗](../../unevenly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The table wobbled because it stood unevenly.[↗](../../unevenly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He breathed unevenly after the race.[↗](../../unevenly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unevenness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unevenness is the state of not being flat, smooth or level, like bumps on a road.[↗](../../unevenness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unevenness is also the state of not being equal or regular, like uneven sharing or uneven quality.[↗](../../unevenness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unevenness of the path made me trip.[↗](../../unevenness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We sanded the wood to remove the unevenness.[↗](../../unevenness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher noticed the unevenness of the teams.[↗](../../unevenness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The unevenness of the pavement is dangerous for prams.[↗](../../unevenness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was some unevenness in her handwriting.[↗](../../unevenness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unevenness in the floor made the marble roll to one corner.[↗](../../unevenness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **uneventful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An uneventful time is one when nothing special, exciting or bad happens.[↗](../../uneventful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An uneventful trip or operation goes smoothly, with no problems.[↗](../../uneventful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was an uneventful Monday at school.[↗](../../uneventful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The flight home was long but uneventful.[↗](../../uneventful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa's operation was uneventful, and he is resting now.[↗](../../uneventful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · After an uneventful morning, the storm hit at lunchtime.[↗](../../uneventful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The camping weekend was pleasantly uneventful.[↗](../../uneventful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Nothing happened at all; it was the most uneventful holiday ever.[↗](../../uneventful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dionysus passed an innocent and uneventful childhood, roaming through the woods and forests, surrounded by nymphs, satyrs, and shepherds.[↗](../../uneventful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unexpected** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not expected; surprising because you did not think it would happen.[↗](../../unexpected/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun «the unexpected») Things that surprise you: «Expect the unexpected.».[↗](../../unexpected/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We had an unexpected visitor at the door.[↗](../../unexpected/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The test result was unexpected: the plant grew faster in the dark.[↗](../../unexpected/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An unexpected storm ruined the picnic.[↗](../../unexpected/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Expect the unexpected when you go camping.[↗](../../unexpected/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Her unexpected gift made me smile.[↗](../../unexpected/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The answer 0 was unexpected, so we checked our working.[↗](../../unexpected/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · What an unexpected sight met his gaze\![↗](../../unexpected/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unexpectedly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unexpectedly means in a way that nobody expected or planned; as a surprise.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unexpectedly, it started to snow in April.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandad arrived unexpectedly with presents.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The shy boy unexpectedly won the singing contest.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The experiment ended unexpectedly when the beaker cracked.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The bus stopped unexpectedly in the middle of the road.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Not unexpectedly, the team that trained hardest won.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · One day the pair unexpectedly met a Lion.[↗](../../unexpectedly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unfailing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Never stopping or running out; always there when needed.[↗](../../unfailing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Grandma's unfailing kindness helped us all.[↗](../../unfailing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His unfailing patience made him a good teacher.[↗](../../unfailing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She gave her unfailing support.[↗](../../unfailing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unfair** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unfair means not fair: not treating people equally or in a right and honest way, or not following the rules.[↗](../../unfair/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It's unfair that he got more cake than me.[↗](../../unfair/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Cheating is unfair to the other players.[↗](../../unfair/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule seemed unfair to the younger children.[↗](../../unfair/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.[↗](../../unfair/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A loaded die is unfair because some numbers come up more.[↗](../../unfair/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The referee made an unfair decision.[↗](../../unfair/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Leaving him out of the game was unfair.[↗](../../unfair/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · "Your conduct," said they, "is very strange and, we think, very unfair.[↗](../../unfair/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unfairly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unfairly means in a way that is not fair, not right or not equal for everyone.[↗](../../unfairly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I was blamed unfairly for the broken vase.[↗](../../unfairly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The sweets were shared unfairly; Tom got more.[↗](../../unfairly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It is wrong to treat people unfairly because they are different.[↗](../../unfairly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She felt she had been judged unfairly.[↗](../../unfairly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The referee acted unfairly by ignoring the foul.[↗](../../unfairly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If 10 cards are split 7 and 3, they are shared unfairly.[↗](../../unfairly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Every child is affected thus the first time he is treated unfairly.[↗](../../unfairly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unfairness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The quality of not being fair; treating people in an unequal or unjust way.[↗](../../unfairness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An example of being unfair.[↗](../../unfairness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She complained about the unfairness of the new rule.[↗](../../unfairness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The unfairness of the referee's call made the fans angry.[↗](../../unfairness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Sharing 10 sweets as 7 and 3 is unfair; the unfairness is easy to see.[↗](../../unfairness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He spoke up against the unfairness in his school.[↗](../../unfairness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The story is about a girl who fights unfairness.[↗](../../unfairness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We talked about the unfairness of some old laws.[↗](../../unfairness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Not the pain of this but its unfairness was what dazed Peter.[↗](../../unfairness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unfaithful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unfaithful means not loyal; breaking a promise or letting down someone who trusted you.[↗](../../unfaithful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A husband, wife or partner is called unfaithful when they secretly start a love relationship with someone else, which breaks their promise to each other.[↗](../../unfaithful/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) An unfaithful copy or translation does not match the original exactly.[↗](../../unfaithful/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unfaithful servant ran off with his master's money.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king's unfaithful advisor sold secrets to the enemy.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the parable, the unfaithful worker hid his money instead of using it.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Their parents split up because one of them had been unfaithful.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The film was an unfaithful version of the book – it changed the ending.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A dog is never unfaithful to its owner.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I will not be unfaithful to my father's vow.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.[↗](../../unfaithful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.25.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unfaithful/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unfaithfully** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* Unfaithfully means in a way that breaks trust, not staying loyal.[↗](../../unfaithfully/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them: If any man's wife go aside, and act unfaithfully against him, (Torah NUM.5.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unfaithfully/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **unfaithfulness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not being loyal or true to a friend, partner or promise.[↗](../../unfaithfulness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prince's unfaithfulness hurt his wife.[↗](../../unfaithfulness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · All the wrongs and unfaithfulness were forgotten.[↗](../../unfaithfulness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He could not forgive her unfaithfulness.[↗](../../unfaithfulness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unfamiliar** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unfamiliar means not known to you or not seen before.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Unfamiliar with something» means you do not know much about it.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Look up any unfamiliar words in the dictionary.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The new school felt unfamiliar at first.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't get into a car with an unfamiliar person.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I am unfamiliar with this game; can you teach me?[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · An unfamiliar dog barked at us.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The street looked unfamiliar in the dark.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The mistake of our trying unfamiliar tasks is soon seen\![↗](../../unfamiliar/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unclear if the author or editor of this section is employing Hebrew terms in a novel way, is unfamiliar with human physiology, or is using animal organs to some symbolic effect, or some combination thereof.[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../unfamiliar/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **unfasten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unfasten something means to open it or undo it, such as a button, buckle, belt, seat belt, clasp or lock.[↗](../../unfasten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unfasten also means to come undone: «The strap unfastened.».[↗](../../unfasten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please do not unfasten your seat belt until the plane has stopped.[↗](../../unfasten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She unfastened her coat in the warm classroom.[↗](../../unfasten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He unfastened the gate and let the dog in.[↗](../../unfasten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you help me unfasten this necklace?[↗](../../unfasten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby learnt to unfasten the straps of his pushchair.[↗](../../unfasten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unfasten the buckles of your helmet before you take it off.[↗](../../unfasten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Come and unfasten it for me.’[↗](../../unfasten/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unfastened** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unfastened means not fastened, not closed or done up: an unfastened seat belt, an unfastened gate.[↗](../../unfastened/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unfasten something is to open or undo it: unfasten the buckle.[↗](../../unfastened/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Never travel with your seat belt unfastened.[↗](../../unfastened/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His coat was unfastened and flapping in the wind.[↗](../../unfastened/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The gate was left unfastened and the dog ran out.[↗](../../unfastened/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She unfastened the clasp of her necklace.[↗](../../unfastened/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · My helmet strap came unfastened.[↗](../../unfastened/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unfasten your shoes before taking them off.[↗](../../unfastened/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The string was easy to untie, and the king’s son soon unfastened the bundle.[↗](../../unfastened/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unfathomable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Too deep or too hard to measure or understand.[↗](../../unfathomable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sea was unfathomable.[↗](../../unfathomable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her thoughts were unfathomable to us.[↗](../../unfathomable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cave seemed unfathomable in the dark.[↗](../../unfathomable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unfavourable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not good or helpful; making success less likely: unfavourable weather.[↗](../../unfavourable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Showing that you do not like or approve of something: an unfavourable review.[↗](../../unfavourable/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An unfavourable light is a way of showing someone that makes them look worse than they are.[↗](../../unfavourable/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The boat stayed in harbour because of unfavourable winds.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The film got unfavourable reviews from critics.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Seeds won't grow in unfavourable conditions, such as no water.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The exchange rate was unfavourable, so we got fewer euros.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Rolling a 1 is an unfavourable outcome in this game.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her first impression of the town was unfavourable.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “George!”[↗](../../unfavourable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") Mrs. Darling exclaimed, pained to see her dear one showing himself in such an unfavourable light.[↗](../../unfavourable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unfed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not given food; hungry.[↗](../../unfed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unfed dog whined by the door.[↗](../../unfed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The poor horse stood unfed all day.[↗](../../unfed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He wandered the hills, unfed and cold.[↗](../../unfed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unfeeling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not kind; not caring about other people's feelings or pain; hard-hearted.[↗](../../unfeeling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (rare) Not able to feel anything physically, numb.[↗](../../unfeeling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unfeeling giant laughed at the crying child.[↗](../../unfeeling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · «How unfeeling of you!» cried Alice.[↗](../../unfeeling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It was unfeeling to laugh at her fall.[↗](../../unfeeling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Queen was cold and unfeeling.[↗](../../unfeeling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad complained that the world was unfeeling.[↗](../../unfeeling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His fingers were unfeeling with cold.[↗](../../unfeeling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unfeigned** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Real and genuine; not pretended.[↗](../../unfeigned/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She gave an unfeigned smile.[↗](../../unfeigned/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His thanks were unfeigned.[↗](../../unfeigned/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The girls showed unfeigned interest in the goods.[↗](../../unfeigned/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unfertilised** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unfertilised describes an egg or egg cell that has not joined with a sperm cell, so it cannot grow into a baby animal.[↗](../../unfertilised/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unfertilised describes a flower or ovule that has not received pollen, so it cannot make a seed.[↗](../../unfertilised/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unfertilised soil or fields have had no fertiliser (plant food) added.[↗](../../unfertilised/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Eggs from the supermarket are unfertilised, so no chick will grow.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hens lay eggs even without a cockerel, but the eggs are unfertilised.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · An unfertilised flower falls off without making fruit.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unfertilised frogspawn turns white and does not hatch.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Queen bees lay unfertilised eggs that become male bees.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The unfertilised field grew smaller carrots.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees help flowers so they don't stay unfertilised.[↗](../../unfertilised/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) … [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/8/) **9** [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/10/) … [24](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/24/) - ← previous: [page 8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/8/) - next →: [page 10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/10/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)