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Too difficult or unpleasant to endure.
"The heat was unbearable in the afternoon."
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
"His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader."
A lack of belief, especially in religious faith.
"His heart was full of doubt and unbelief."
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
"The report gave an unbiased view of the situation."
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
"The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change."
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
"She has an uncanny ability to predict the future."
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
"He made an unceremonious exit from the party."
rare, unusual, or remarkable
"It is uncommon to see snow in this region."
not willing to make concessions; firm and resolute
"She remained uncompromising in her principles."
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
"The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis."
not awake and aware of surroundings
"He was knocked unconscious by the fall."
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
"The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract."
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
"His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party."
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
"The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity."
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
"His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable."
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
"She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors."
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
"The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries."
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
"The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices."
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
"The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship."
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
"The photo was underexposed and looked too dark."
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
"He bought new undergarments for the wedding."
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
"Strong values undergird a healthy society."
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
"The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election."
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
"They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers."
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