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Emoji
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#9060
🙏
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unction
/ˈʌŋkʃən/
noun
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The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
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The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity. |
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anointing, blessing, consecration, sanctification
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curse, desecration
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holy unction, last unction, with unction
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#9061
👨⚕️
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underman
/ˈʌndərˌmæn/
verb
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undermanned
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undermanned
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undermans
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undermanning
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to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
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The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak. |
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understaff, short-staff, lack, deplete
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staff, equip, reinforce
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underman a team, severely undermanned, hospital undermanned
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#9062
🔎
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underlying
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
adjective
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basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
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The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed. |
underlying cause |
the fundamental reason for something
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basic, fundamental, hidden, root, essential
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superficial, apparent, obvious
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underlying cause, underlying problem, underlying principle
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#9063
👤
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underling
/ˈʌndərlɪŋ/
noun
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a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
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The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly. |
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subordinate, lackey, servant, minion
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superior, boss, leader
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loyal underling, obedient underling, mere underling
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#9064
📖
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underlie
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/
verb
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underlay
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underlain
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underlies
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underlying
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to be the hidden cause or basis of something
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Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices. |
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support, form basis, underpin, cause
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ignore, contradict, oppose
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principles that underlie, ideas that underlie, values that underlie
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#9065
🕵️
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underhanded
/ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/
adjective
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acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
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They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers. |
underhanded dealings |
corrupt or dishonest business practices
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dishonorable, corrupt, fraudulent, deceitful
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upright, honorable, straightforward
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underhanded scheme, underhanded dealings, underhanded plan
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#9066
🤫
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underhand
/ˈʌndərhænd/
adjective
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done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
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The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election. |
underhand tactics |
dishonest or deceitful methods
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deceitful, dishonest, sly, cunning, sneaky
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honest, fair, open
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underhand tactics, underhand methods, underhand trick
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#9067
🏗️
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undergird
/ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/
verb
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undergirded
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undergirded
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undergirds
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undergirding
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to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
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Strong values undergird a healthy society. |
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support, strengthen, reinforce, uphold, buttress
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weaken, undermine
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undergird principles, undergird society, undergird system, undergird efforts
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#9068
👙
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undergarment
/ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/
noun
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a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
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He bought new undergarments for the wedding. |
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underwear, lingerie, innerwear, briefs, lingerie
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outerwear, coat, jacket
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cotton undergarment, female undergarment, wear undergarment, remove undergarment
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#9069
📷
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underexposed
/ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/
adjective
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insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
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The photo was underexposed and looked too dark. |
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dim, dark, unseen, overlooked, neglected
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bright, visible, highlighted
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underexposed photo, underexposed issue, underexposed subject, underexposed film
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#9070
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underdog
/ˈʌndərdɒɡ/
noun
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a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
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The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship. |
root for the underdog |
to support the weaker or less likely competitor
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outsider, long shot, weaker side, disadvantaged
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favorite, frontrunner, champion
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underdog story, underdog victory, support the underdog, cheer the underdog
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#9071
✂️
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undercut
/ˈʌndərkʌt/
verb
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undercut
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undercut
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undercuts
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undercutting
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to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
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The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices. |
undercut the competition |
to weaken or reduce the power of competitors by offering lower prices or better deals
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undermine, weaken, underprice, discount, erode
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strengthen, support, overprice
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undercut prices, undercut rivals, undercut authority, undercut wages
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#9072
💸
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undercharge
/ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb
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undercharged
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undercharged
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undercharges
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undercharging
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To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
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The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries. |
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shortchange, discount, underprice, undervalue
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overcharge, surcharge
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undercharge customers, undercharge for services, accidentally undercharge
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#9073
💡
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undeceive
/ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/
verb
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undeceived
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undeceived
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undeceives
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undeceiving
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To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
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She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors. |
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enlighten, clarify, correct, inform
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deceive, mislead
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undeceive someone, undeceive the public
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#9074
😏
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unctuous
/ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/
adjective
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Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
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His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable. |
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oily, ingratiating, obsequious, flattering
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sincere, genuine, honest
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unctuous tone, unctuous smile, unctuous manner
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#9075
😟
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unassured
/ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/
adjective
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Lacking confidence or certainty.
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She gave an unassured answer during the interview. |
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insecure, uncertain, doubtful, hesitant
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confident, assured, certain
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unassured tone, unassured reply, unassured look
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#9076
😒
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uncouth
/ʌnˈkuːθ/
adjective
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Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
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His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party. |
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rude, crude, boorish, vulgar, awkward
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polite, refined, cultured
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uncouth behavior, uncouth manners, uncouth remark, uncouth appearance
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#9077
🛋️
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uncouch
/ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/
verb
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uncouched
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uncouched
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uncouches
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uncouching
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to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
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The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract. |
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remove, release, lift, dislodge
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place, set
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uncouch a cataract, uncouch the idea (figurative)
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#9078
💤
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unconscious
/ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
adjective
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not awake and aware of surroundings
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He was knocked unconscious by the fall. |
unconscious mind |
the part of the mind not within conscious awareness
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senseless, insensible, comatose, unaware, unresponsive
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conscious, aware, alert
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knocked unconscious, unconscious state, unconscious bias, unconscious decision
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#9079
😠
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unconscionable
/ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/
adjective
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shockingly unfair or unreasonable
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The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis. |
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unfair, unjust, unethical, unreasonable, excessive
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fair, just, reasonable
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unconscionable conduct, unconscionable demand, unconscionable price
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#9080
🪨
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uncompromising
/ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
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not willing to make concessions; firm and resolute
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She remained uncompromising in her principles. |
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firm, resolute, inflexible, strict, determined
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flexible, yielding, compromising
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uncompromising attitude, uncompromising stand, uncompromising principles
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#9081
✨
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uncommon
/ʌnˈkɒmən/
adjective
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rare, unusual, or remarkable
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It is uncommon to see snow in this region. |
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rare, unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional
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common, usual, ordinary
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uncommon event, uncommon disease, uncommon talent, uncommon strength
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#9082
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unceremonious
/ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/
adjective
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Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
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He made an unceremonious exit from the party. |
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abrupt, rude, informal, discourteous
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ceremonious, formal, courteous
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unceremonious exit, unceremonious manner, unceremonious dismissal
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#9083
👁️
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uncanny
/ʌnˈkæni/
adjective
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Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
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She has an uncanny ability to predict the future. |
uncanny resemblance |
a striking and unusual similarity
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eerie, mysterious, strange, weird, supernatural
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ordinary, natural, normal
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uncanny ability, uncanny resemblance, uncanny feeling
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#9084
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unbridled
/ʌnˈbraɪdld/
adjective
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Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
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The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change. |
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unchecked, uncontrolled, unrestrained, wild
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controlled, restrained, limited
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unbridled passion, unbridled enthusiasm, unbridled joy
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#9085
⚖️
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unbiased
/ʌnˈbaɪəst/
adjective
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Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
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The report gave an unbiased view of the situation. |
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impartial, objective, fair, neutral, just
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biased, prejudiced, unfair
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unbiased opinion, unbiased report, unbiased judgment
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#9086
🙅♂️
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unbelief
/ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/
noun
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A lack of belief, especially in religious faith.
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His heart was full of doubt and unbelief. |
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disbelief, doubt, skepticism, atheism
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faith, belief, conviction
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religious unbelief, complete unbelief, overcome unbelief
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#9087
🚫
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unbecoming
/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
adjective
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Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
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His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader. |
unbecoming conduct |
Behavior that is inappropriate or unfit for a role.
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inappropriate, improper, unsuitable, unfit
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becoming, appropriate, suitable
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unbecoming behavior, unbecoming conduct, unbecoming remark
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#9088
🔥
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unbearable
/ʌnˈbeərəbl/
adjective
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Too difficult or unpleasant to endure.
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The heat was unbearable in the afternoon. |
make life unbearable |
To cause life to be very difficult or painful.
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intolerable, insufferable, painful, unendurable
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bearable, tolerable
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unbearable pain, unbearable heat, almost unbearable
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#9089
⚠️
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unavoidable
/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbl/
adjective
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Impossible to avoid or prevent.
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Delays were unavoidable due to heavy rain. |
an unavoidable truth |
A fact that cannot be ignored or denied.
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inevitable, certain, inescapable, bound to happen
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avoidable, preventable
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unavoidable delay, unavoidable accident, unavoidable situation
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