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A group, set, or quantity of ten items or units.
“Comprei uma dezena de ovos para fazer o bolo.”
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.
“The rich tomato sauce and aged Parmesan cheese gave the pizza a profound umami flavor.”
Relating to or connected with the navel or umbilical cord.
“The doctor clamped and cut the umbilical cord immediately after birth.”
The central depression in the abdomen marking the site of the attachment of the umbilical cord in the fetus; the navel.
“The surgeon made a small incision just below the umbilicus.”
In a manner lacking warmth, fondness, or tender feeling; coldly or without affection.
“She kissed him unaffectionately on the cheek before leaving the room.”
Too expensive for a person or organization to be able to buy or pay for.
“Many young people find that housing in the city center is completely unaffordable.”
A common misspelling or alternative representation of 'umami', referring to the savory, brothy, or meaty taste sensation considered to be the fifth basic taste.
“The chef achieved a deep unami flavor by slowly roasting the mushrooms and tomatoes for hours.”
A state or condition in which all members of a group or body hold the same opinion or reach the same conclusion without any dissent.
“The committee reached a unanimous agreement to postpone the project until the next fiscal year.”
Not busy; free from work, activity, or commitments; idle or leisurely.
“She scheduled her dental appointment for an unbusy Tuesday afternoon.”
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling, eerie, or supernatural way.
“She had an uncanny ability to predict the weather hours before any storm arrived.”
Not wearing any clothes; naked or bare.
“He stood unclothed before stepping into the warm shower.”
In a way that causes physical or mental discomfort, unease, or awkwardness.
“He shifted uncomfortably in his hard wooden chair.”
Out of the ordinary; unusual, rare, or remarkable.
“It is quite uncommon to see such snowy weather in this part of the country during April.”
To cause to become liquid or fluid again after having been solidified, frozen, or thickened.
“The gentle heat helped to uncongeal the solidified fat in the pan.”
A state of being unaware of one's surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli, often due to injury, illness, or anesthesia.
“The boxer fell into a state of unconsciousness after the heavy blow to his head.”