--- title: U — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 5 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/5/) [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 5 [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/4/) **5** [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/6/) - [unselfishness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unselfishness/) — The quality of thinking of others before yourself and giving things away. — 4 sentences - [unserviceable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unserviceable/) — Unserviceable means broken or worn out and no longer fit to use, like an unserviceable tyre or plane. — 7 sentences - [unsettled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsettled/) — Changing often, with rain and wind likely. — 13 sentences - [unshared](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unshared/) — Unshared means not shared with anyone else; kept by one person only, like an unshared secret, room or toy. — 7 sentences - [unsheared](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsheared/) — Unsheared means not sheared: an unsheared sheep still has all its wool because it has not been clipped. — 6 sentences - [unsheathed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsheathed/) — To unsheathe is to pull a sword or knife out of its case or cover, ready to use. — 4 sentences - [unshod](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unshod/) — Unshod means not wearing shoes; barefoot. — 7 sentences - [unsigned](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsigned/) — Not signed; with no name written on it: «an unsigned letter». — 9 sentences - [unsocial](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsocial/) — Unsocial means not wanting to be with other people, or not friendly in company. — 8 sentences - [unsold](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsold/) — Unsold means not sold yet; unsold things are still in the shop or with the seller. — 8 sentences - [unsolicited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsolicited/) — Unsolicited means not asked for: unsolicited advice or unsolicited emails. — 7 sentences - [unsolved](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsolved/) — Not yet solved, answered or explained: an unsolved mystery, an unsolved problem. — 7 sentences - [unsought](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsought/) — Not asked for or looked for; came without being wanted or searched for. — 4 sentences - [unsound](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsound/) — Unsound means not safe or strong; in bad condition, like an unsound building or bridge. — 9 sentences - [unspecified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unspecified/) — Unspecified means not stated clearly or exactly: an unspecified number, at an unspecified time. — 7 sentences - [unspell](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unspell/) — To break a spell, so that a person or thing returns to normal. — 4 sentences - [unspoilt](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unspoilt/) — Of a place: still natural and beautiful, not damaged by building, pollution or crowds. — 8 sentences - [unsportsmanlike](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsportsmanlike/) — Not fair, or not following the rules of a game; not behaving as a good sport should. — 4 sentences - [unstable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unstable/) — Likely to fall over, move or break; not steady. — 10 sentences - [unsteadily](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsteadily/) — Unsteadily means in a wobbly, shaky way, not firm or balanced. — 8 sentences - [unsteady](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsteady/) — Unsteady means not firm, likely to wobble, shake or fall: an unsteady ladder, unsteady legs. — 9 sentences - [unstrung](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unstrung/) — To unstring a bow is to take its string off, so that it is no longer ready to fire. — 5 sentences - [unsuccessful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsuccessful/) — Unsuccessful means not achieving what was wanted or planned; failing. — 8 sentences - [unsuitable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsuitable/) — Unsuitable means not right or not appropriate for a purpose, person or situation. — 7 sentences - [unsuited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsuited/) — Unsuited means not right or not suitable for a person, job, place or purpose. — 7 sentences - [unsupported](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsupported/) — Not held up by anything, so it might fall. — 10 sentences - [unsure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsure/) — Unsure means not certain or not confident about something: «I'm unsure of the answer». — 9 sentences - [unsuspected](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsuspected/) — Not known about or not guessed: an unsuspected talent. — 9 sentences - [unsuspecting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unsuspecting/) — Not knowing that danger or a trick is near; trusting. — 4 sentences - [untagged](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untagged/) — Untagged means without a tag or label, like an untagged suitcase or piece of clothing. — 10 sentences - [untamed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untamed/) — Not tamed; wild, not controlled or trained by people. — 4 sentences - [untangle](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untangle/) — To undo knots or twists in string, hair, wires and so on. — 8 sentences - [untangled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untangled/) — Took the knots or twists out of something. — 9 sentences - [untested](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untested/) — Untested means not yet tried, checked or proved to work. — 8 sentences - [untidiness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untidiness/) — Untidiness is the state of being messy and not in order, like a room with things everywhere. — 8 sentences - [untidy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untidy/) — Untidy means messy, with things not in their right places. — 9 sentences - [untie](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untie/) — To untie something is to undo a knot or a bow, or to take off a rope or string that is holding something. — 8 sentences - [untied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untied/) — Untied is the past of "untie": she untied the knot. — 9 sentences - [untilled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untilled/) — Of land: not ploughed or dug up for growing crops. — 4 sentences - [untimely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untimely/) — Happening too soon, before the normal or expected time: an untimely death. — 9 sentences - [untouched](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untouched/) — Untouched means not touched, not handled or not used. — 12 sentences - [untoward](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untoward/) — Unexpected and unlucky; not wanted and causing trouble. — 4 sentences - [untraceable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untraceable/) — Untraceable means impossible to find, follow or trace, like an untraceable phone call, person or source. — 8 sentences - [untrained](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untrained/) — Untrained means not taught or practised in a skill or job: «an untrained helper». — 9 sentences - [untranslatable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untranslatable/) — Untranslatable describes a word or phrase that has no exact match in another language, so it cannot be translated easily without a long ex… — 7 sentences - [untreated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untreated/) — An untreated illness or injury has not been given medical care. — 9 sentences - [untried](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untried/) — Never tested or used before. — 5 sentences - [untrue](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untrue/) — Untrue means not true; false or wrong. — 10 sentences - [untrustworthy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untrustworthy/) — Untrustworthy means not able to be trusted: a person who may lie or break promises, or information that may be false. — 8 sentences - [untruth](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untruth/) — An untruth is a lie, a statement that is not true. — 7 sentences - [untruthful](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untruthful/) — Not telling the truth; lying. — 8 sentences - [untruthfulness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untruthfulness/) — Untruthfulness is the quality or habit of not telling the truth; being dishonest or lying. — 9 sentences - [untwist](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untwist/) — To untwist something is to turn it the other way so it is no longer twisted. — 8 sentences - [untying](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/untying/) — To undo a knot, rope or string so that it comes loose. — 4 sentences - [unused](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unused/) — Unused (said «un-YOOZD») means not used, never used, or not being used now: «an unused notebook». — 10 sentences - [unusual](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unusual/) — Not usual or common; different from what normally happens or what you normally see. — 10 sentences - [unusually](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unusually/) — Unusually means in a way that is not usual or normal. — 10 sentences - [unveiled](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unveiled/) — Having had its cover pulled off, so that it can be seen. — 5 sentences - [unverifiable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unverifiable/) — Unverifiable means impossible to check or prove true or false: «an unverifiable claim». — 7 sentences - [unverified](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unverified/) — Not checked or proved to be true or correct. — 7 sentences - [unwanted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwanted/) — Not wanted; not needed or not welcome. — 7 sentences - [unwarrantable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwarrantable/) — Not allowed or not right; cannot be justified. — 4 sentences - [unwary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwary/) — Not careful; not watching out for danger. — 4 sentences - [unwashed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwashed/) — Unwashed means not washed; still dirty. — 7 sentences - [unwearied](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwearied/) — Never tired; never giving up or slowing down. — 4 sentences - [unwelcome](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwelcome/) — Not wanted; people do not want it or them to come or stay. — 4 sentences - [unwell](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwell/) — Ill or sick; not feeling healthy. — 9 sentences - [unwieldy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwieldy/) — Too big, heavy or awkward to move easily. — 4 sentences - [unwilling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwilling/) — Unwilling means not wanting to do something, doing it only because you have to: an unwilling helper. — 9 sentences - [unwillingly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwillingly/) — Unwillingly means not wanting to do something, so doing it slowly and with reluctance, as if against your will. — 3 sentences - [unwillingness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwillingness/) — Unwillingness means not wanting to do something. — 7 sentences - [unwind](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwind/) — To unwind means to relax after being busy, tired or worried: «I unwind by reading.». — 8 sentences - [unwise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwise/) — Not sensible; likely to cause trouble. — 9 sentences - [unwitting](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwitting/) — Unwitting means not knowing or not aware of what you are doing or what is happening. — 8 sentences - [unwittingly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwittingly/) — Unwittingly means without knowing, by accident, not on purpose. — 3 sentences - [unworthy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unworthy/) — Unworthy means not deserving something, especially something good: «I felt unworthy of the prize.». — 10 sentences - [unwrap](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwrap/) — To unwrap something is to take off the paper, plastic or cover that is around it. — 8 sentences - [unwrapped](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwrapped/) — Unwrapped means opened by taking off the paper or cover: «she unwrapped the present». — 9 sentences - [unwritten](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unwritten/) — Unwritten means not written down; existing only in speech or memory. — 10 sentences - [unyoke](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unyoke/) — To unyoke is to take the yoke off animals, freeing them from the harness that joins them to a cart or plough. — 2 sentences - [unzip](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/unzip/) — To unzip something is to open its zip (US: zipper). — 8 sentences - [up](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/up/) — Up means toward a higher place: climb up the tree. — 29 sentences - [upbringing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upbringing/) — Your upbringing is the way your parents or carers raised you as a child: how they cared for you, taught you and what they believed was rig… — 9 sentences - [update](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/update/) — To update something is to make it newer or more correct by adding the latest information. — 10 sentences - [upfront](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upfront/) — Upfront means paid or done in advance, before the work or goods are received (money). — 8 sentences - [upgrade](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upgrade/) — To upgrade something means to make it better, newer or more powerful, like upgrading a computer or a phone. — 11 sentences - [upheaval](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upheaval/) — An upheaval is a big, sudden change that causes confusion, disorder or worry, like moving house or a war. — 8 sentences - [uphill](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uphill/) — Uphill means going up a slope, towards the top of a hill. — 11 sentences - [uphold](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uphold/) — To uphold a rule, law or tradition is to support it and make sure it is kept. — 9 sentences - [upholster](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upholster/) — To cover a chair, sofa or car seat with padding, springs and cloth or leather so it is soft to sit on. — 9 sentences - [upholstery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upholstery/) — Upholstery is the soft padding, springs and cloth or leather that cover sofas, armchairs and car seats. — 8 sentences - [upland](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upland/) — Upland is high land, hills or high ground away from the sea. — 9 sentences - [uplifted](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uplifted/) — Uplifted means feeling happier, more hopeful or encouraged: «I felt uplifted by the music.». — 10 sentences - [upload](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upload/) — To send a file, photo or video from your device to the internet or to another computer. — 8 sentences - [upper](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upper/) — Upper means higher up, or above something else of the same kind. — 13 sentences - [uppermost](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uppermost/) — Highest, or at the very top: the uppermost shelf is the one nearest the ceiling. — 11 sentences - [uppish](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uppish/) — Too proud and full of yourself; acting as if you are better than others; uppity. — 8 sentences - [upright](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upright/) — Upright means standing or sitting straight up, not lying down or leaning. — 13 sentences - [uprising](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/uprising/) — An uprising is when a large group of people fight or protest together against the people in power, such as a government or ruler. — 9 sentences - [upriver](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/upriver/) — Upriver means towards the source of a river, against the flow of the water. — 8 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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/4/) **5** [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/U/page/6/)