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unrestrained

/ˌʌn.rɪˈstreɪnd/ [unrestrained]

[adjective] Not kept under control; free from emotional or physical limits or bounds.

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unsatisfactory

/ˌʌn.sæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i/

[adjective] Not satisfying or meeting expectations, requirements, or standards; inadequate or unacceptable.

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unsatisfactory score

/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.

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unsavory

/ʌnˈseɪ.vər.i/ [unsavory]

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

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unscented

/ʌnˈsɛn.tɪd/ [unscented]

[adjective] Having no added fragrance or perfume; specifically formulated to be free of aromatic additives.

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unshod

/ʌnˈʃɒd/ [unshod]

[adjective] Not wearing shoes; barefoot.

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unsuitable

/ʌnˈsuːtəbəl/ [unsuitable]

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

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unsympathetic

/ˌʌn.sɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/ [unsympathetic]

[adjective] Not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy; lacking compassion or understanding for the feelings or troubles of others.

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untidy

/ʌnˈtaɪ.di/ [untidy]

[adjective] Not neat or well arranged; disordered, disorganized, or messy.

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unyielding

/ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ/ [unyielding]

[adjective] Not giving way to pressure; hard or solid; steadfastly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

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up yours

/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.

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upbeat

/ˈʌp.biːt/ [upbeat]

[adjective] Cheerful, optimistic, or hopeful.

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upheld

/ʌpˈhɛld/ [upheld]

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

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upkeeper

/ˈʌpˌkiːpər/ [upkeeper]

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

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uprising

/ˈʌpˌraɪ.zɪŋ/ [uprising]

[noun] An act of resistance or rebellion, especially a popular revolt against governments or established authorities.

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uproariously

/ʌpˈrɔːri.əs.li/ [uproariously]

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

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urban observer

/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.

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urban zone

/ˈɜːr.bən zoʊn/ [urban zone]

[noun] A continuous, built-up geographical region characterized by high population density, infrastructure, and human activity, often designated for specific municipal or regional planning purposes.

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