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English Words Starting with “U

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u

/ˈjuː/

[noun] The twenty-first letter of the English alphabet.

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Ubiquitous

/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

[adjective] Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

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ultimate objective

/ˈʌltɪmət əbˈdʒɛktɪv/ [ultimate objective]

[noun] The final, most important goal or purpose that is pursued above all others in a plan, strategy, or endeavor.

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Umami

/uːˈmɑːmi/

[noun] A savory taste, considered to be one of the five basic tastes (along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty), characteristic of broths, cooked meats, and some cheeses.

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umbilicus

/ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəs/ [umbilicus]

[noun] The central depression in the abdomen marking the site of the attachment of the umbilical cord in the fetus; the navel.

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unaffordable

/ˌʌn.əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/ [unaffordable]

[adjective] Too expensive for a person or organization to be able to buy or pay for.

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unami

/uːˈnɑːmi/ [unami]

[noun] A common misspelling or alternative representation of 'umami', referring to the savory, brothy, or meaty taste sensation considered to be the fifth basic taste.

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unbusy

/ʌnˈbɪzi/ [unbusy]

[adjective] Not busy; free from work, activity, or commitments; idle or leisurely.

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uncomfortably

/ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bli/ [uncomfortably]

[adverb] In a way that causes physical or mental discomfort, unease, or awkwardness.

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uncongeal

/ˌʌnkənˈdʒiːl/ [uncongeal]

[verb] To cause to become liquid or fluid again after having been solidified, frozen, or thickened.

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unconstraint

/ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnt/ [un-kun-straint]

[noun] The state of being free from restriction, limitation, or inhibition; naturalness or spontaneity in behavior.

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uncontrollably

/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/ [uncontrollably]

[adverb] In a way that cannot be managed, restrained, or governed; overwhelmingly.

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uncovered

/ʌnˈkʌv.ərd/ [uncovered]

[adjective] Not covered; exposed to view, bare, or unprotected.

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understood

/ˌʌn.dəˈstʊd/ [understood]

[verb] To perceive the intended meaning of words, a language, or a speaker; to grasp the nature or significance of something.

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uneasily

/ʌnˈiː.zəl.i/ [uneasily]

[adverb] In a manner that shows anxiety, discomfort, or a lack of peace of mind.

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unfeathered

/ʌnˈfɛðərd/ [unfeathered]

[adjective] Lacking feathers; bare or bald, as applied to birds, nestlings, or other animals.

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unfit

/ʌnˈfɪt/ [unfit]

[adjective] Not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose or task.

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unintelligibility

/ˌʌn.ɪnˌtel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ [unintelligibility]

[noun] The quality or state of being impossible or extremely difficult to understand, perceive, or decipher.

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