Words Starting With "U"

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Unlevered

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The word "unlevered" is an adjective that is often used in finance and accounting.<br><br>It means not having a financial obligation, specifically not having to use or rely on debt (such as bonds, loans, etc.) to finance a business operation, investment, or financial transaction.<br><br>In other words, a company or investment is unlevered if its financial obligations are satisfied using only equity (such as shareholder capital) rather than debt.<br><br>For example, an unlevered firm would be one that has no debt on its balance sheet, while a levered firm would have one or more types of debt, such as a loan or bond.<br><br>I hope that helps clarify the meaning of "unlevered"!

Unlicenced

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Not permitted or sanctioned by law; unauthorized.

Unlicensed

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Unauthorized or unapproved; lacking a license or permission to do something.

Unlikable

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1. Displeasing or annoying to like or please.<br><br>Example: "Her unlikable personality caused people to avoid her."<br><br>2. Not liked or admired by people; disliked.

Unlike

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Unlike means not the same; different. It is used to indicate a contrast or difference between two things. For example:<br><br> "She liked the new movie, but he didn't, whereas I liked it unlike he did."<br> "This cake is delicious, unlike the one we had yesterday, which was tasteless."

Unlikeable

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Meaning: Not liked or admired by people; unpleasant, unsympathetic, or annoying.

Unlikelier

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adjective<br><br>less likely to happen or be true<br><br>Example: "The unlikelier the event, the more surprising it is."

Unlikelihood

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The word is "unlikelihood".<br><br>Unlikelihood refers to the state or quality of being unlikely or improbable. It describes a situation or event that is considered unlikely to occur or happen, based on the available information, data, or circumstances. In other words, it implies that the opposite outcome is more probable or expected.

Unlikeliness

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Unlikeliness refers to the condition or quality of being unlikely or improbable; a lack of likelihood or probability. It describes something that is not probable or reasonable to happen, or a situation that is unusual or unexpected.

Unlikely

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Not probable or expected; improbable.<br><br>Not typical or conventional.

Unlimited

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Having or seeming to have no boundaries or limits in amount, degree, or extent.

Unlimitedly

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Without limits or restriction; endlessly or ceaselessly.

Unlined

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Without lines or patterns, such as a plain or unadorned surface.

Unlink

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To remove or sever a connection or link between two things, often making them separate or independent again.

Unlinked

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Not connected or associated with something else; independent or separate, often in a way that is inconvenient or awkward.

Unliquidated

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Unliquidated refers to assets or investments that have not been sold or converted into cash, often resulting in a financial liability or obligation that needs to be settled. For example, in accounting, a company may have unliquidated assets that are difficult to convert into cash within a short period, or in a financial deal, a bank may have unliquidated liabilities such as loans or guarantees that have not been settled.

Unlisted

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Not included in an official or public list; not openly admitted or announced.

Unlit

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Meaning: Not illuminated; not lit up, especially by a light source.<br><br>Example: The unlit room was dark and gloomy.

Unlivable

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Meaning: Not habitable or capable of supporting life.

Unload

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To remove or take something off a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel, especially to make it lighter.<br><br>Example: "The cargo was unloaded from the truck."<br><br>Alternatively, the word can also mean to get rid of a responsibility or burden.<br><br>Example: "She unloaded her worries about the exam on her friend."

Unloaded

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The word "unloaded" has several meanings depending on the context. Here are a few:<br><br>1. Removing something from a vehicle: If you unload something, you are taking it off a vehicle or a container.<br><br>Example: She unloaded the groceries from the car.<br><br>2. Not carrying any weight or load: If something is unloaded, it is not carrying any weight or load.<br><br>Example: The car was unloaded and ready for the trip.<br><br>3. Not charged or carrying a gun: If you are unloaded, you are not carrying a gun.<br><br>Example: He was unarmed and unloaded.<br><br>4. Removed or deleted from a computer or device: In computer terminology, if a file or data is unloaded, it is removed from a computer or device.<br><br>Example: The company will unload the unnecessary files from the server.<br><br>5. Not carrying any mental load or responsibility: If you are unloaded, you are free from heavy mental or emotional burden.<br><br>Example: After talking it over, she felt unloaded from her worries.

Unloading

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The word "unloading" has several meanings, but the most common ones are:<br><br>1. To remove cargo or goods from a ship, truck, or other vehicle.<br>Example: The crew began unloading the crates from the ship.<br>2. To remove something from a person's mind or thoughts.<br>Example: She started to unload her worries after talking to a friend.<br>3. To remove air or pressure from a container or tank.<br>Example: The divers had to unload the air from the scuba tank before diving.<br>4. To get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary.<br>Example: She started unloading her old books from the bookshelf.<br><br>In general, unloading implies the removal or discharge of something from a container, vehicle, or one's possession.

Unloads

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To remove or deal with (something from a vehicle), especially by opening the door and letting it fall out.<br><br>Example: "She carefully unloads the luggage from the car."

Unlock

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To make something no longer locked or secure, allowing it to be opened or used freely. It can also mean to reveal a secret or a hidden fact. Alternatively, it can refer to a switch that controls the ignition of a vehicle or other engine.

Unlocked

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Not confined or secured; not locked.<br><br>Example: "The unlocked door swung open with a creak."<br><br>Able to be used or accessed freely; unrestricted.<br><br>Example: "Her creativity was unlocked when she was given the chance to pursue her passion."<br><br>Free from restrictions or limitations.<br><br>Example: "The city lost an official as the antimafia laws were finally unlocked."

Unlocking

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Verb: to remove a lock from something so that it can be opened or used.<br><br>Example: "She unlocked the door with her key."<br><br>Also, "unlocking" can be a metaphor for discovering a solution or secret.<br><br>Example: "After weeks of studying, she was unlocking the mysteries of the text."

Unlocks

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To make something possible for someone to use or understand, especially after a problem or obstacle has stopped them from doing so.

Unlooked-for

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Unexpected, unforeseen, or unanticipated.

Unloose

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To become loose; to come apart; to become free from a fastening or constraint.<br><br>Example: The knot began to unloose, and the rope fell to the ground.

Unlovable

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Extremely unpleasant or repulsive; unable to be loved or liked.

Unloved

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Deserted or neglected in love; failing to receive love or affection from others. Denoting a person or thing that is unpopular or without friends or admirers.

Unlovely

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Untoward or unattractive in conduct or character.

Unloving

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Without love or affection. Cold, uncaring, or unkind in one's feelings or actions.

Unluckier

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Less fortunate or less lucky.

Unluckiest

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Extremely unfortunate or experiencing a long period of bad luck.

Unluckily

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Unfortunately, or in an unlucky manner.