--- title: U — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 4 description: The 555 words of the school 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/school/U/page/4/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / U # U — The school dictionary · page 4 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/6/) - [unlace](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlace/) — To undo the laces of something, such as shoes, boots or a corset. — 8 sentences - [unlaced](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlaced/) — Unlaced means with the laces undone or taken out. — 9 sentences - [unlatched](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlatched/) — To unlatch is to lift the catch or latch of a door or gate so that it opens. — 4 sentences - [unlawful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlawful/) — Not allowed by law; against the law; illegal. — 7 sentences - [unlawfully](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlawfully/) — Unlawfully means in a way that is against the law. — 7 sentences - [unleavened](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unleavened/) — Unleavened bread is bread made without yeast or any other rising agent, so it stays flat and hard. — 4 sentences - [unlike](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlike/) — Different from; not the same as. — 10 sentences - [unlikeable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlikeable/) — An unlikeable person or character is hard to like because they are unkind, rude, selfish or unpleasant. — 7 sentences - [unlikely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlikely/) — Unlikely means probably not going to happen or probably not true. — 9 sentences - [unlimited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlimited/) — Without any limit; as much or as many as you want. — 8 sentences - [unlit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlit/) — Not having lights switched on; dark: an unlit street. — 8 sentences - [unload](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unload/) — To unload is to take things off or out of a vehicle, machine or container. — 10 sentences - [unlock](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlock/) — To unlock is to open a lock, usually with a key, code or button. — 12 sentences - [unlogical](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlogical/) — Unlogical means not logical; not following reason or sense. The usual word is «illogical». — 8 sentences - [unloved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unloved/) — Unloved means not loved or cared for by anyone. — 8 sentences - [unluckily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unluckily/) — Unluckily means sadly, because of bad luck; it shows that something went wrong. — 4 sentences - [unlucky](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unlucky/) — Unlucky means having bad luck, when things go wrong by chance. — 12 sentences - [unmanageable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmanageable/) — Something unmanageable is too big, too wild or too difficult to control or deal with. — 4 sentences - [unmarked](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmarked/) — Unmarked means having no sign, label or name on it. — 11 sentences - [unmarried](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmarried/) — Unmarried means not married: an unmarried person does not have a husband or wife. — 6 sentences - [unmask](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmask/) — To unmask someone is to take off their mask so you can see their face. — 8 sentences - [unmatched](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmatched/) — Better than all others; with no equal: unmatched skill. — 8 sentences - [unmeasured](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmeasured/) — Unmeasured means not measured; nobody has found its size, amount or value. — 8 sentences - [unmentionable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmentionable/) — Unmentionable means too rude, shocking, embarrassing or upsetting to talk about. — 7 sentences - [unmentionables](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmentionables/) — underwear: pants, knickers, bras. — 8 sentences - [unmercifully](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmercifully/) — Unmercifully means without pity, very harshly or very hard, with no kindness shown. — 4 sentences - [unmerited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmerited/) — Unmerited means not deserved, whether good or bad (formal). — 6 sentences - [unmindful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmindful/) — Not thinking about something or not paying attention to it; forgetting it. — 7 sentences - [unmixed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmixed/) — Unmixed means pure, with nothing else mixed in; complete, with no sadness or worry added. — 4 sentences - [unmotivated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmotivated/) — Unmotivated means not wanting to do something, without the energy or interest to try: an unmotivated pupil. — 7 sentences - [unmoved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmoved/) — Unmoved means not changed or affected by feelings, pleas or events, staying calm. — 5 sentences - [unmown](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unmown/) — Unmown means not cut by a mower: unmown grass has been left to grow long. — 7 sentences - [unnamed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unnamed/) — Unnamed means without a name, or whose name is not given. — 9 sentences - [unnatural](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unnatural/) — Unnatural means not natural; made by people or different from what usually happens in nature. — 11 sentences - [unnecessarily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unnecessarily/) — In a way that is not needed; more than is needed, for no good reason. — 4 sentences - [unnecessary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unnecessary/) — Not needed; you could do without it and nothing would go wrong. — 9 sentences - [unnoticed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unnoticed/) — Unnoticed means not seen or noticed by anyone: he slipped out unnoticed. — 9 sentences - [unobjectionable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unobjectionable/) — Unobjectionable means not likely to upset or annoy anyone; acceptable, though often not exciting. — 7 sentences - [unobserved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unobserved/) — Not seen or noticed by anyone. — 8 sentences - [unoccupied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unoccupied/) — Unoccupied means empty, with nobody using it or living in it: an unoccupied house. — 12 sentences - [unofficial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unofficial/) — Not done or agreed by the people in charge; not formal or approved. — 8 sentences - [unofficially](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unofficially/) — Unofficially means not in an official or formal way; not approved, announced or recorded by the people in charge. — 8 sentences - [unopened](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unopened/) — Unopened means not opened yet; still closed or sealed. — 7 sentences - [unpack](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpack/) — To take things out of a bag, suitcase or box. — 11 sentences - [unpaid](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpaid/) — Not paid yet: unpaid bills. — 10 sentences - [unpainted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpainted/) — Unpainted means not covered with paint. — 7 sentences - [unpaired](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpaired/) — Unpaired means not in a pair, without a partner or match: an unpaired sock. — 8 sentences - [unpalatable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpalatable/) — Unpalatable food or drink tastes unpleasant. — 8 sentences - [unparalleled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unparalleled/) — So good, big or great that nothing else is like it or equal to it. — 4 sentences - [unpersuasive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpersuasive/) — Unpersuasive means not good at making people believe or agree with something; not convincing. — 7 sentences - [unpick](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpick/) — To unpick is to take out the stitches of sewing or knitting carefully, one by one. — 9 sentences - [unpigmented](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpigmented/) — Unpigmented means without pigment, the natural colouring in skin, hair, eyes, plants or paint, so it looks white, pale or clear. — 7 sentences - [unplanned](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unplanned/) — Unplanned means not planned or expected; it happened without being arranged first. — 7 sentences - [unpleasant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpleasant/) — Unpleasant means not nice or not enjoyable: an unpleasant smell, unpleasant weather. — 10 sentences - [unploughed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unploughed/) — Unploughed land has not been dug up and turned over with a plough, so it is still grass, stubble or wild ground. — 8 sentences - [unplug](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unplug/) — To unplug means to pull a plug out of an electric socket so a machine is off. — 11 sentences - [unpopular](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpopular/) — Unpopular means not liked by many people or by most people. — 9 sentences - [unprecedented](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unprecedented/) — Never happened or done before; the first of its kind. — 8 sentences - [unpredictable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpredictable/) — Unpredictable means impossible to know or say beforehand what will happen. — 9 sentences - [unpredictably](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpredictably/) — In a way that cannot be guessed or known before it happens. — 7 sentences - [unprepared](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unprepared/) — Unprepared means not ready for something, because you did not get ready or did not expect it. — 9 sentences - [unprotected](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unprotected/) — Unprotected means not kept safe from harm or danger. — 11 sentences - [unproven](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unproven/) — Unproven means not shown to be true; there is not yet enough evidence or proof. — 7 sentences - [unprovoked](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unprovoked/) — An unprovoked attack or action happens without any reason, when the other person did nothing to cause it. — 7 sentences - [unpunctual](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpunctual/) — Not on time; often late. — 7 sentences - [unpunished](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unpunished/) — Not given a punishment for doing wrong. — 4 sentences - [unqualified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unqualified/) — Unqualified means not having the training, skills or certificate needed for a job. — 8 sentences - [unquestioned](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unquestioned/) — Accepted by everyone as true or right, with no doubt. — 9 sentences - [unravel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unravel/) — To undo knitting or cloth by pulling the threads apart. — 5 sentences - [unreached](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unreached/) — Not yet reached or got to: an unreached goal, an unreached place. — 8 sentences - [unread](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unread/) — Unread means not read yet. An unread book or message is one nobody has read. — 12 sentences - [unreadable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unreadable/) — Unreadable writing is so messy, faded or small that you cannot read it. — 10 sentences - [unreal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unreal/) — Unreal means not real; imaginary or seeming like a dream. — 16 sentences - [unrealistic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrealistic/) — Unrealistic means not sensible or likely to happen, especially about plans or hopes: an unrealistic goal. — 8 sentences - [unreasonable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unreasonable/) — Not fair or sensible; asking for more than is right or fair. — 4 sentences - [unrecognisable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrecognisable/) — So changed in look that people cannot tell who or what it is. — 4 sentences - [unrecorded](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrecorded/) — Unrecorded means not written down, filmed or saved, so there is no record of it. — 8 sentences - [unrelated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrelated/) — Unrelated things have no link or connection with each other. — 8 sentences - [unreliable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unreliable/) — Not able to be trusted or depended on to work well or do what is promised. — 8 sentences - [unremedied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unremedied/) — Unremedied means not put right, cured or fixed; a problem or wrong that nobody has repaired. — 7 sentences - [unresolved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unresolved/) — Unresolved means not yet settled, solved or answered: an unresolved problem or argument is still going on. — 7 sentences - [unrest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrest/) — Unrest is a situation where many people are angry or unhappy and may protest, strike or fight, especially in a country or city. — 8 sentences - [unrestrained](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrestrained/) — Not controlled or held back; free and wild: unrestrained joy, unrestrained anger. — 8 sentences - [unrestricted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrestricted/) — Unrestricted means without limits, rules or controls; free to do, have or use as much as you want. — 7 sentences - [unrewarded](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrewarded/) — Not given a prize, thanks or payment for good work or a good deed. — 4 sentences - [unrighteously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrighteously/) — In a way that is not right, fair or good. — 4 sentences - [unripe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unripe/) — Unripe means not ready to eat yet: an unripe banana is still green. — 10 sentences - [unrivalled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unrivalled/) — Unrivalled means better than all the others, with nothing equal to it: «an unrivalled view», «unrivalled skill». — 8 sentences - [unroll](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unroll/) — To open out something that was rolled up so it lies flat. — 9 sentences - [unruly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unruly/) — Unruly means behaving badly and hard to control. — 9 sentences - [unsafe](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsafe/) — Unsafe means dangerous; likely to cause harm or injury. — 10 sentences - [unsatisfactory](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsatisfactory/) — Unsatisfactory means not good enough, not of the quality wanted: an unsatisfactory answer, unsatisfactory work. — 8 sentences - [unsatisfied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsatisfied/) — Not happy or content, because a want or need has not been met. — 4 sentences - [unsaturated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsaturated/) — An unsaturated solution can still dissolve more of a substance, like water that can take more sugar or salt. — 9 sentences - [unscathed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unscathed/) — Not hurt or harmed at all, after danger. — 4 sentences - [unscrew](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unscrew/) — To unscrew something is to remove it or open it by turning it. — 8 sentences - [unsecured](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsecured/) — Not fixed or fastened firmly, so it can move or fall. — 9 sentences - [unseemly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unseemly/) — Unseemly means not proper or polite for a person to do, so that others would think it rude or wrong. — 4 sentences - [unseen](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unseen/) — Unseen means not seen or not noticed by anyone. — 9 sentences - [unselfish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unselfish/) — Thinking about other people's needs and happy to share or help, not only thinking of yourself. — 7 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/3/) **4** [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/6/)