Words Starting With "U"
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Unhatched
Unhatched refers to an egg that has not yet been hatched, meaning it has not yet emerged as a living being from its shell.
Unhealed
Unhealed refers to something or someone that has not been cured or recovered from an injury, illness, or emotional trauma, and still requires treatment or attention to heal or recover.
Unhealthier
Happening or tending to make someone's physical or mental health worse.<br><br>Example: The unhealthier lifestyle option would be to stay up late every night and skip exercise.<br><br>Alternative form: unhealthier, unhealthiest, unhealthily
Unhealthiest
Extremely unhealthy or detrimental to one's well-being. Often used to describe a person's habits or preferences, such as consuming junk food or living a sedentary lifestyle.
Unhealthiness
The state or quality of being unhealthy or unwholesome, characterized by a lack of health, well-being, or a tendency to cause harm or disease. It can refer to physical, mental, or emotional unfitness, or something that is detrimental to one's health.
Unhealthy
Adjective: Unhealthy<br><br>1. Not in good health; sickness, disease, or the state of being ill.<br>2. Not beneficial or wholesome; deficient in value or quality.<br>3. Without the qualities required for growth, development, or functioning properly.
Unheard
Unheard refers to something that has not been heard or perceived, often implying that it has not been noticed or acknowledged.<br><br> Synonyms: unnoticed, unspoken, unheard of, unknown.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- She'll appreciate the thank-you notes you wrote, even though you thought they'd go unheard.<br>- His plea for help went unheard in the crowded city.<br>- The new policy was so unpopular that it went unheard by the government.<br>- The sound of the sizzling bacon was lost unheard in the noisy kitchen.<br>- Many systematic crimes are unheard in the victim's daily existence but have the impacts.
Unheated
Not having or provided with heat; not warmed or warmed up. Not insulated or heated by artificial means.<br><br>Example: The unheated water in the pool can be very chilly in winter.
Unhedged
Unhedged refers to something that is not cautious or careful in expressing opinions or taking action, often resulting in a blunt or straightforward manner that may be unvarnished or unfiltered. It can also refer to a financial asset or investment that is not hedged, meaning it is not protected against potential risks or losses.
Unheralded
Deserving or receiving little or no attention, praise, or recognition, despite one's true worth or achievement.
Unhesitating
Not hesitating or showing any hesitation; doing or deciding something without any doubt or delay.<br><br>Example: "She made an unhesitating choice to accept the job offer."
Unhesitatingly
Without hesitation or doubt; promptly or immediately, often in a confident or forthright manner.
Unhide
The word "unhide" is a verb that means:<br><br>To make something visible or apparent that was hidden or concealed; to reveal or disclose something that was previously secret or unknown.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> She tried to unhide the password to the website.<br> The detective was able to unhide the suspicious evidence that had been concealed in the file.<br><br>Synonyms: reveal, disclose, expose, show, uncover.<br><br>Antonyms: hide, conceal, cover, obscure.
Unhinge
To unhinge means to break or become detached from a fixed or normal position, state, or attachment, resulting in a situation where something becomes unstable or loses its connection or balance. It can also refer to a mental state where someone is overcome with emotion, often in a way that makes them unstable or unpredictable.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The loose hinge on the door caused it to unhinge and fall off its frame.<br> After the tragic event, Sarah became unhinged and began to experience anxiety and anger.
Unhinged
Loose or uncontrolled. <br><br>Example: "The politician's outburst was unhinged and completely uncontrollable."
Unhinging
The word "unhinging" typically means the act of removing or coming loose the hinges of something, such as a door or a gate. It can also imply a sense of unjolting or unnerving someone or something, so that they are no longer stable or secure.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The strong wind caused the door to unhinge, allowing it to fall off its hinges.<br> The shocking news unhinged her, leaving her feeling unsettled and anxious.<br><br>In a broader sense, "unhinging" can also mean a breaking point or a crisis, where something or someone reaches a state of extreme fragility or instability, making them vulnerable to collapse or breaking down.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The company reached a point of unhinging, where it was on the brink of bankruptcy.<br> The pressures she faced led to an unhinging of her mental health, requiring her to seek therapy.<br><br>In a more idiomatic sense, "unhinging" can imply a sudden loss of control or a breaking free from conventional norms or expectations.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> After seeing his daughter defy societal norms, he was unhinged by her newfound confidence and independence.<br> The movie's unexpected twist left the audience unhinged, shocking them out of their seats.
Unhistrionic
Overdramatic and excessively emotional. Characterized by an exaggerated or insincere display of emotion.<br><br>(Note: This word is actually "histrionic", not "unhistrionic" that is actually a non-existent word. The correct word "histrionic" is often used to describe a type of personality disorder characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.)
Unhitch
To remove or release the connection or attachment of a vehicle (such as a caravan or trailer) from its towing vehicle.
Unholy
Meaning: Not in accordance with divine or moral law; wicked, vile, or sinful.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The unholy marriage between the brother and sister was a moral outrage.<br> The politician's actions were considered unholy by his opponents.<br><br>Synonyms: wicked, sinful, heinous, immoral, profane.
Unhomogenised
Not uniform or consistent in composition or texture; retaining the raw or unblended quality of its individual parts.
Unhomogenized
A word that's not commonly used in everyday conversation!<br><br>Unhomogenized refers to a product or substance that has not been mixed or blended together to create a uniform consistency or texture. In other words, it remains in its natural, raw, or unprocessed state, with its various components separate and distinct.<br><br>In a broader sense, "unhomogenized" can also imply a lack of uniformity, diversity, or cultural homogeneity in a particular group or community.
Unhook
To remove or take off something that is attached or hooked to something else, usually with a sudden or violent movement.<br><br>Example: "She tried to unhook the heavy chain from the fence."<br><br>It can also be used figuratively to mean to break a habit or a tradition.<br><br>Example: "After a few months, she finally unhooked herself from her coffee habit."
Unhooked
Disconnected, unfastened, set free, or released from something that was previously attached or engaged.
Unhopped
Unhopped refers to beer or other beverages that have not undergone the traditional process of fermentation, which is typically done with hops. Hops are responsible for bitterness and flavor in beer, so unhopped beverages lack the characteristic bitter taste and aroma associated with hopped products.