This article lists a variety of words that start with “un” to enhance your vocabulary and understanding of their uses.
- Unable- Lacking the skill, means, or opportunity to do something.
- Unaware- Not having knowledge or awareness of something.
- Uncommon- Not usual; rare.
- Undecided- Not having made a decision.
- Underestimate- Estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it actually is.
- Undone- Not tied or fastened; not finished.
- Unexpected- Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.
- Unfair- Not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice.
- Unfit- Not of the necessary quality or standard to meet a particular purpose.
- Unfold- Open or spread out from a folded position.
- Unhappy- Not happy.
- Uniform- Not changing in form or character; remaining the same in all cases and at all times.
- Unify- Make or become united, uniform, or whole.
- Unique- Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Unite- Come or bring together for a common purpose or action.
- Unjust- Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.
- Unknown- Not known or familiar.
- Unlawful- Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.
- Unlock- Undo the lock of (something) by using a key.
- Unofficial- Not officially authorized or confirmed.
- Unpack- Remove (something) from a suitcase, bag, or other container.
- Unpleasant- Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
- Unrealistic- Not realistic or practical.
- Unravel- Undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads).
- Unread- (of a book or other written material) not read or looked at.
- Unreliable- Not able to be relied upon.
- Unrest- A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder.
- Unsafe- Dangerous; not safe.
- Unsaid- Not said; specifically not voiced or expressed.
- Unseen- Not seen or noticed.
- Unsettle- Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb.
- Unshaken- Not disturbed, upset, or affected.
- Unsocial- Not enjoying or seeking the company of others.
- Unsold- Not sold.
- Unsure- Not certain or confident.
- Untangle- Free (something or someone) from something that they are entangled with.
- Untidy- Not organized or neat.
- Untouched- Not handled, used, or affected in any way.
- Unusual- Not habitually or commonly occurring or done.
- Unveil- Remove a veil or cover from, especially for the first time.
- Unwanted- Not or no longer desired.
- Unwell- Not in good health.
- Unwind- Relax after a period of work or tension.
- Unwise- (of a person or action) not wise; showing or resulting from a lack of judgment.
- Unwrap- Remove the wrapping from.
- Unyielding- Not giving way to pressure; hard or solid.
- Unzip- Open the zipper of.
- Update- Make (something) more modern or up to date.
- Upgrade- Raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.
- Uphold- Maintain or support in the face of possible opposition.
- Uplift- Lift (something) up; raise.
- Uproot- Pull (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground.
- Upscale- Relating to, aimed at, or suitable for high-income consumers; luxurious.
- Upset- Make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
- Uptight- Anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way.
- Urge- Try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.
- Use- Take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing or achieving something; employ.
- Usual- Habitually or typically occurring or done; customary.
- Utilize- Make practical and effective use of.
- Utter- Complete; absolute.