Discover a variety of words that start with the letter “U” to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of this unique initial.
- Ubiquitous- existing or being everywhere at the same time.
- Umbrage- offense or annoyance.
- Unanimous- fully in agreement.
- Unctuous- exaggeratedly or insincerely polite.
- Undulate- move with a smooth wavelike motion.
- Umbra- the fully shaded inner region of a shadow.
- Unfettered- not confined or restricted.
- Ungainly- awkward or clumsy.
- Unilateral- performed by or affecting only one side.
- Unison- simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
- Ubiquitin- a small protein that is found in all eukaryotic cells.
- Ultimatum- a final demand or statement of terms.
- Umami- a category of taste in food, savory.
- Umbilical- relating to or affecting the navel or umbilical cord.
- Unabated- without any reduction in intensity or strength.
- Unbridled- uncontrolled; unrestrained.
- Uncanny- strange or mysterious.
- Undaunted- not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty.
- Unequivocal- leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
- Unfurl- to unfold or be spread out from a rolled or folded state.
- Unguent- a soft greasy or viscous substance used as an ointment or for lubrication.
- Unkempt- having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
- Unruly- disorderly and disruptive.
- Unscathed- wholly unharmed.
- Untoward- unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
- Upbraid- to scold sharply.
- Uplift- to lift up; elevate; raise.
- Uproarious- characterized by or provoking loud noise or uproar.
- Urbane- suave, courteous, and refined in manner.
- Urgent- requiring immediate action or attention.
- Usurp- take (a position of power) illegally or by force.
- Utilitarian- designed to be useful or practical.
- Utopia- an imagined perfect place or state of things.
- Ubiquinol- an electron-rich (reduced) form of coenzyme Q10.
- Ulnar- relating to the ulna or the inner and larger bone of the forearm.
- Ulterior- existing beyond what is obvious or admitted.
- Ultimate- being the best or most extreme example of its kind.
- Umbrageous- shady.
- Unattainable- not able to be reached or achieved.
- Uncouth- lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
- Undermine- erode the base or foundation of.
- Understate- to describe or represent something as being smaller or less important.
- Underscore- to underline; to emphasize.
- Undertake- commit oneself to and begin.
- Uneventful- unmarked by or devoid of any significant or exciting events.
- Unfathomable- incapable of being fully explored or understood.
- Unhindered- free from restraint or hindrance.
- Unilateral- relating to, occurring on, or involving one side only.
- Unimpeachable- not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized.
- Unionize- to organize into a labor union.
- Unique- being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Unison- simultaneous or harmonious action or agreement.
- Unitary- forming a single or uniform entity.
- Universal- applicable everywhere or in all cases.
- Universe- all existing matter and space considered as a whole.
- Unkempt- not combed; untidy.
- Unleash- release from a leash or restraint.
- Unnerve- make someone lose courage or confidence.
- Unprecedented- never done or known before.
- Unrelenting- not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.
- Unravel- undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
- Unseen- not seen or noticed.
- Unsung- not celebrated or praised.
- Untangle- make something tangled or twisted straight.
- Untapped- not yet exploited or used.
- Untimely- (of an event or action) occurring at an unsuitable time.
- Unveil- remove a veil or covering from.
- Unwind- relax after a period of work or tension.
- Unwieldy- difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
- Upbeat- cheerful; optimistic.
- Update- make something more modern or up to date.
- Upgrade- raise to a higher standard.
- Uphold- confirm or support something that has been questioned.
- Uplink- a transmission link from the ground to a spacecraft or satellite.
- Uproot- pull something, especially a tree or plant, from the ground.
- Upscale- relatively expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers.
- Upshot- the final or eventual outcome or conclusion.
- Upstart- a person who has risen suddenly to wealth or power.
- Upstream- towards the source of a river or stream.
- Urban- relating to a city or town.
- Urchin- a small, mischievous young child.
- Urethane- a synthetic resin or plastic consisting of a polymer.
- Urgency- importance requiring swift action.
- Usability- the degree to which something is able or fit to be used.
- Usage- the action of using something or the fact of being used.
- Useful- able to be used for a practical purpose.
- Usher- show or guide someone somewhere.
- Usual- habitual or customary.
- Usurper- a person who takes a position of power or importance illegally.
- Utilize- make practical and effective use of.
- Utmost- most extreme; greatest.
- Utopian- modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect.
- Utter- complete; absolute.
- Utterance- a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
- Ubiquinone- another term for coenzyme Q10, found in all cells and membranes.
- Uralite- a metamorphic rock formed by the alteration of pyroxene to amphibole.
- Uranium- a gray, dense radioactive metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.
- Urchin- a small sea creature with a spiny shell.
- Utilitarianism- the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful for the benefit of most.
- Uveitis- inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye.