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Not neat or well arranged; disordered, disorganized, or messy.
“His desk was covered in an untidy pile of papers and books.”
Not habitually or commonly occurring; remarkable, strange, or different from what is expected.
“The city experienced an unusual amount of rainfall for the month of July.”
Not giving way to pressure; hard or solid; steadfastly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
“She showed unyielding determination in her pursuit of the championship title.”
A vulgar and aggressive expression used to show contempt, defiance, or to tell someone to go away or mind their own business.
“When the boss told him to work through the weekend, he just looked at him and said, 'Up yours!'”
Cheerful, optimistic, or hopeful.
“Despite the setbacks, she maintained an upbeat attitude throughout the project.”
Confirmed, supported, or maintained a custom, decision, or law against an appeal or challenge.
“The Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's ruling.”
A person or entity responsible for the maintenance, preservation, or care of something, such as a building, property, or system.
“As the primary upkeeper of the historic estate, he spent his weekends repairing the stone walls.”
The higher layers of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the stratosphere upward into space, characterized by very low air density and pressure.
“Weather balloons and scientific rockets collect data from the upper atmosphere.”
An act of resistance or rebellion, especially a popular revolt against governments or established authorities.
“The military crackdown failed to suppress the popular uprising.”
In a manner characterized by loud, boisterous, and unrestrained laughter or merriment.
“The audience laughed uproariously at the comedian's witty observations about modern life.”
A person who attentively watches, analyzes, and documents the daily life, culture, architecture, and human interactions within a city environment.
“As an avid urban observer, she filled dozens of sketchbooks with drawings of commuters on the subway.”
A continuous, built-up geographical region characterized by high population density, infrastructure, and human activity, often designated for specific municipal or regional planning purposes.
“The municipal government introduced lower speed limits throughout the central urban zone to protect pedestrians.”
A person who lives in a city or is accustomed to city life and its associated culture.
“The new apartment complex was designed specifically for the modern urbanite looking for proximity to the business district.”
Habitual or typical; commonly occurring or used.
“She arrived at the office a little later than usual.”
As stated or cited above; used in formal writing to refer to something previously mentioned.
“The witness provided testimony ut supra, confirming the details of the initial report.”