فهرست
Ultimately
Title: Ultimately
Pronunciation: /ˈʌltɪmətli/
Part of speech: adverb
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˈʌltɪmətli
Synonym: finally, eventually
Opposite: initially, initially
Finally, in the end
Ultimately, it is up to you to make the decision
Unaffected
Title: Unaffected
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd
Synonym: unaffected, indifferent
Opposite: affected, moved
Not influenced or changed by something; not emotionally moved
She remained unaffected by the criticism
Unanimous
Title: Unanimous
Pronunciation: /juːˈnænɪməs/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /juːˈnænɪməs
Synonym: united, agreed
Opposite: divided, disagreed
Fully in agreement; without any dissent
The decision was unanimous among the committee members
Unattainable
Title: Unattainable
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəb(ə)l/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəb(ə)l
Synonym: unreachable, impossible
Opposite: attainable, achievable
Not able to be reached or achieved
The goal seemed unattainable given the current circumstances
Unavoidably
Title: Unavoidably
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/
Part of speech: adverb
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli
Synonym: inevitably, necessarily
Opposite: avoidably, preventably
In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
The conflict was unavoidably going to cause tension.
Unbiased
Title: Unbiased
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈbaɪəst/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Stress marks: /ʌnˈbaɪəst
Synonym: impartial, neutral
Opposite: biased, partial
showing no prejudice for or against something; fair and impartial
The judge was known for being unbiased in her decisions
Uncertain
Title: Uncertain
Pronunciation:/ʌnˈsɜːt(ə)n/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌnˈsɜːt(ə)n
Synonym:doubtful, unsure
Opposite:certain, definite
Not able to be relied on; not known or definite
The future is uncertain.
Unconscious
Title: Unconscious
Pronunciation:/ʌnˈkɒnʃəs/
Part of speech :adjective
Definition:not awake and aware of and able to understand things; done without realizing what you are doing
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌnˈkɒnʃəs
Synonym:senseless, unaware
Opposite:conscious, aware
Example
He was knocked unconscious in the accident
Undeniably
Title: Undeniably
Pronunciation:/ʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
Part of speech :adverb
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌndɪˈnaɪəbli
Synonym:certainly, undoubtedly
Opposite:doubtfully, questionably
Not able to be denied or disputed
Her talent is undeniably impressive
Underdeveloped
Title: Underdeveloped
Pronunciation:/ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləpt/
Part of speech :adjective
Definition:not having developed fully; lacking adequate economic and industrial development
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˌʌndədɪˈvɛləpt
Synonym:undeveloped, backward
Opposite:developed, advanced
Example
The underdeveloped country lacked basic infrastructure
Underlying
Title: Underlying
Pronunciation:/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
Part of speech :adjective
Definition:(of a layer) situated under another; fundamental; basic; representing the essential facts or principles of something
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ
Synonym:fundamental, basic
Opposite:surface, superficial
Example
The underlying cause of the issue needs to be addressed
Undermine
Title: Undermine
Pronunciation:/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
Part of speech :verb
Definition:damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously
Formal or informal:both
Transitive or intransitive :transitive
Stress marks:/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn
Synonym:sabotage, weaken
Opposite:support, strengthen
Example
The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence
Undertaking
Title: Undertaking
Pronunciation:/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ
Synonym:endertaking, project
Opposite:n/a
A task that someone decides to do or start
The construction project was a massive undertaking
Undesirable
Title: Undesirable
Pronunciation:/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəb(ə)l/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəb(ə)l
Synonym:unwanted, unwelcome
Opposite:wanted, desirable
Not wanted or approved of; unpleasant
The neighborhood had become an undesirable place to live
Undoubted
Title: Undoubted
Pronunciation:/ʌn’daʊtɪd/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌn’daʊtɪd
Synonym:certain, unquestioned
Opposite:doubted, questioned
Not questioned; certain; unquestioned
His talent is undoubted
Undue
Title: Undue
Pronunciation:/ʌn’dju/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌn’dju
Synonym:excessive, unnecessary
Opposite:necessary, appropriate
Beyond what is appropriate, necessary, or normal; excessive
She faced undue criticism for her actions
Unethical
Title: Unethical
Pronunciation:/ʌn’ɛθɪk(ə)l/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌn’ɛθɪk(ə)l
Synonym:morally wrong, dishonest
Opposite:moral, ethical
Not morally correct; not conforming to approved standards of social behavior
The company’s practices were deemed unethical
Uneven
Title: Uneven
Pronunciation:/ʌn’i:v(ə)n/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌn’i:v(ə)n
Synonym:lumpy, rough
Opposite:smooth, even
Not level, flat, or smooth; not regular; varying in quality
The road was bumpy and uneven
Unscrupulous
Title: Unscrupulous
Pronunciation:/ʌn’skrupjuləs/
Part of speech :adjective -Definition:having no moral principles; not honest or fair
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌn’skrupjuləs
Synonym:dishonest, unethical
Opposite:honest, scrupulous
Example
He was known for his unscrupulous business practices
Unsustainable
Title: Unsustainable
Pronunciation:/ʌnsə’steɪnəb(ə)l/
Part of speech :adjective
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/ʌnsə’steɪnəb(ə)l
Synonym:not viable, unmanageable
Opposite:sustainable, viable
Not able to be maintained at the current rate; not able to continue indefinitely
The company’s growth was unsustainable in the long run
Unwind
Title: Unwind
Pronunciation:/ʌn’waɪnd
Part of speech :verb
Formal or informal:both
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ʌn’waɪnd -Synonym:rrelax, de-stress -Opposite:tense up
Of something tightly wrapped) become relaxed; relax after a period of work
She liked to unwind by taking long walks.
Uphill
Title: Uphill
Pronunciation:/’ʌphɪl/
Part of speech :adjective and adverb
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/’ʌphɪl
Synonym:demanding, challenging
Opposite:easy, downhill
(of a task) difficult; (of a journey) towards a higher point
It was an uphill battle to get the project approved.
Upkeep
Title: Upkeep
Pronunciation:/’ʌpki:p/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal:both
Stress marks:/’ʌpki:p
Synonym:maintenance, care
Opposite:neglect
Maintenance; the process of keeping something in good condition
Regular upkeep is essential for the machinery to function properly
Urge
Title: Urge
Pronunciation:/’ɜ:dƷ/
Part of speech :verb and noun
Definition (noun):a strong desire; an impulse
Definition (verb):try earnestly to persuade someone to do something
Transitive or intransitive :transitve for verb
Stress marks:/’ɜ:dƷ
Synonym (noun):desire, impulse
Opposite (noun):disinterest, aversion
Synonym (verb):encourage, press
Opposite (verb):dissuade
Example
(noun):”He felt an urge to explore new opportunities/ (verb):”She urged him to reconsider his decision.
Utter
Title: Utter
Pronunciation:/’ʌtər/
Part of speech :verb and adjective
Definition (noun):complete; absolute
Definition (verb):speak; express
Formal or informal:both
Transitive or intransitive :intransitve for verb
Stress marks:/’ʌtər
Synonym (noun):complete, total
Opposite (noun):partial, incomplete
Synonym (verb):say, articulate
Opposite (verb):mute
Example
(noun):”It was an utter disaster/ (verb):”She didn’t utter a word during the meeting
