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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

uncanny Adjective C1

Strange or mysterious in a way that is hard to explain; unsettling.

uncertain Adjective A1

Not completely sure about something, or not clearly known or decided.

uncle Noun A1

The brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt.

uncomfortable Adjective B1

Causing or feeling physical discomfort or unease.

unconscionable Adjective C2

Not right or reasonable; unacceptable, often shockingly so.

unconscious Adjective B2

Not awake or aware of one's surroundings, or not consciously realized.

unctuous Adjective C2

Excessively flattering or ingratiating in a way that seems insincere.

under Preposition A1

In a position below something.

underclass Noun B2

A social group considered to be at the bottom of society, often experiencing long-term poverty and exclusion.

underdeveloped Adjective B1

Not fully developed, especially referring to a country or region lacking economic or industrial growth.

undergo Verb A2

To experience something, especially a process of change or something difficult.

underground Adjective A2

Located below the surface of the ground, or operating in secret.

underground Adverb A2

Below the surface of the ground, or in secret.

undergrowth Noun A2

Small bushes, plants, and shrubs growing close to the ground beneath trees.

underlying Adjective B2

Existing beneath the surface or being the real cause of something, even if not immediately obvious.

undermine Verb B2

To gradually weaken something, often secretly or indirectly.

underneath Preposition A1

In or to a position below something.

underpinning Noun B2

A basic support or foundation, whether physical or in the sense of an idea or argument.

underprivileged Adjective B1

Having fewer social or economic advantages than most people, often because of poverty.

underscore Verb C1

To emphasize the importance of something.

understand Verb A1

To know the meaning of something, or to grasp how or why something happens.

understanding Noun A2

The ability to grasp the meaning of something, or a sympathetic awareness of another's feelings.

underwater Adjective A1

Existing, happening, or used below the surface of water.

undulate Verb C2

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

unearth Verb C1

To discover something by searching or digging, especially something buried or hidden.

unemployed Adjective B1

Without a paid job, but able to work.

unemployment Noun A2

The state of not having a job despite being able and willing to work, or the total number of people in this situation.

unequivocal Adjective C2

Leaving no doubt; completely clear.

unexpected Adjective B2

Not anticipated; surprising.

unfair Adjective A1

Not treating people equally or not following the rules in a fair way.

unfettered Adjective B1

Free from restriction or control, able to act or develop without limits.

unfortunately Adverb A2

Used to express regret about something; sadly.

unfriendly Adjective A2

Not friendly or welcoming.

unhappy Adjective A2

Not happy; feeling or showing sadness.

unicellular Adjective B1

Made up of only a single cell.

unicorn Noun A1

An imaginary animal that looks like a horse with a single long horn on its head.

unification Noun B2

The process of bringing separate parts together to form a single whole.

unified Adjective A2

Brought together to form a single, connected whole.

uniform Adjective B1

The same throughout, without any variation.

unify Verb A2

To bring separate parts or groups together so that they act or exist as one.

unilateral Adjective B2

Done by, or affecting, only one side or party, without agreement from anyone else involved.

union Noun B1

An organization of workers formed to protect their interests, or the act of joining things together.

unique Adjective B1

Being the only one of its kind, with nothing else quite like it.

unit Noun A1

A single, complete thing, or a fixed standard amount used for measuring.

unite Verb A2

To join together as one, or to bring people together around a shared goal.

united Adjective A2

Joined together for a common purpose, or in agreement.

unity Noun B1

The state of being joined together as one, especially through shared purpose or feeling.

univariate Adjective B2

Involving or analysing only a single variable.