English to English Dictionary

/ˈjuːnjənz/ [unions]

[noun] Organized associations of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests, such as wages, hours, and working conditions.

/juːˈniːk/ [unique]

[adjective] Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

/ˈjuːnɪt kənˈvɜːrʒən dɪˈskrepənsi/ [unit conversion discrepancy]

[noun] A mathematical or logical inconsistency that arises when changing a value from one system of measurement to another, often due to rounding errors, differing precision standards, or incorrect conversion factors.

/ˈjuːnɪt kənˈvɜːrʒən ˈprɒbləm/ [unit conversion problem]

[noun] A mathematical or scientific task that requires changing a quantity from one unit of measurement to another while maintaining the same physical value.

/ʌnˈlɒk/ [unlock]

[verb] To open a door, container, or device that has been fastened with a lock, typically using a key or a code.

/ʌnˈnes.ə.ser.i/ [un-nes-es-ser-ee]

[adjective] Not needed; not required; avoidable or excessive.

/ˌʌnˈplænd/ [unplanned]

[adjective] Not anticipated or prepared for; occurring without a prior arrangement or design.

/ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/ [unpleasant]

[adjective] Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable or offensive.

/ˌʌnˈplʌɡd/ [unplugged]

[adjective] Not connected to an electrical power source or an electronic network.

/ˌʌn.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i skɔːr/ [unsatisfactory score]

[noun] A numerical or qualitative evaluation that fails to meet the required standard, expectation, or threshold for success.

/ʌnˈseɪ.vər.i/ [unsavory]

[adjective] Disagreeable to the taste, smell, or sight; morally offensive or disreputable.

/ʌnˈʃɒd/ [unshod]

[adjective] Not wearing shoes; barefoot.

/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ [unsuitable]

[adjective] Not fitting, appropriate, or proper for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

/ˌʌp ˈjɔːrz/ [up yours]

[interjection] A vulgar and aggressive expression used to show contempt, defiance, or to tell someone to go away or mind their own business.

/ʌpˈhɛld/ [upheld]

[verb] Confirmed, supported, or maintained a custom, decision, or law against an appeal or challenge.

/ˈʌpˌkiːpər/ [upkeeper]

[noun] A person or entity responsible for the maintenance, preservation, or care of something, such as a building, property, or system.

/ʌpˈrɔːri.əs.li/ [uproariously]

[adverb] In a manner characterized by loud, boisterous, and unrestrained laughter or merriment.

/ˈɜːbən əbˈzɜːvə(r)/ [urban observer]

[noun] A person who attentively watches, analyzes, and documents the daily life, culture, architecture, and human interactions within a city environment.