English to English Dictionary

Ulterior motive

A hidden purpose or reason for doing something, especially one that is kept concealed from other people.

Umbrella organization

An association of institutions, agencies, or smaller organizations that coordinate activities or pool resources under a common administrative structure.

Unassertively

In a manner that lacks self-assurance, boldness, or forceful expression of one's opinions and rights.

Unassuming

Not arrogant or showy; modest and unpretentious.

Unattributed

Not attributed to a specific author, creator, source, or cause.

Uncaringness

The state or quality of being uncaring; a lack of concern, empathy, or compassion for others.

Unceasing

Not stopping or coming to an end; constant and continuous.

Unextinct

Not extinct; still existing, active, or surviving rather than having died out.

Unpretentious

Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.

Unsaturation

The state or condition of an organic chemical compound containing carbon-carbon double or triple bonds that can accept additional atoms.

Uphold

To confirm or support a previous legal decision or higher court ruling.

Utopian

Modelled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic.