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Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
"She became an unwitting participant in the scam."
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
"She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone."
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
"The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work."
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
"The upkeep of the old house is very expensive."
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
"The teacher upbraided the student for being late again."
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
"The fisherman upcast his net into the air."
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
"The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO."
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
"The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path."
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
"The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs."
situated at the highest place or most important
"Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis."
positioned vertically; morally good and honest
"He remained upright despite the strong winds."
A loud noise, commotion, or disturbance caused by a group of people.
"The announcement caused an uproar in the audience."
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
"The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious."
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
"They uprooted the old tree from the garden."
The final result or outcome of a process or situation.
"The upshot of the meeting was that the plan was postponed."
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
"The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter."
related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town
"Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas."
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
"He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party."
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
"Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders."
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
"The ragged urchins played by the riverbank."
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
"Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly."
The quality of requiring immediate attention or action.
"The doctor emphasized the urgency of starting treatment right away."
Requiring immediate action or attention.
"She sent an urgent message to her manager."
Relating to or resembling a bear.
"The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone."
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