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Pick a CEFR level (A1–C2, plus C2+ for rare words beyond the CEFR scale) — A1 is the friendliest place to start — and browse its words grouped by topic: travel, food, the body, emotions, and more. Each word shows its meaning, example sentences, and US/UK pronunciation.
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topographic
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/ˌtɑpəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to the detailed mapping of the features of a place
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touchable
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/ˈtʌtʃəbəl/
able to be touched; tangible
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traditionary
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/trəˈdɪʃəˌnɛri/
archaic term meaning handed down by tradition; traditional
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tragical
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/ˈtrædʒɪkəl/
archaic or literary form of tragic; deeply sorrowful
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traitorous
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/ˈtreɪtərəs/
betraying trust or one's country; treacherous
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traitorously
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/ˈtreɪtərəsli/
in a manner that betrays trust or allegiance
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transitionary
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/trænˈzɪʃəˌnɛri/
relating to or marking a transition; transitional
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transitively
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/ˈtrænsɪtɪvli/
in a transitive manner, especially taking a direct object
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translatable
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/trænsˈleɪtəbəl/
able to be expressed in another language or form
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translative
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/trænsˈleɪtɪv/
involving translation or transfer; denoting a grammatical case of change
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translucent
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/trænsˈluːsənt/
allowing light to pass through diffusely but not fully transparent
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transparently
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/trænsˈpɛrəntli/
in an obvious or easily seen way; openly
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treasurous
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/ˈtrɛʒərəs/
rare term meaning full of or rich in treasure; precious
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treatable
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/ˈtriːtəbəl/
able to be cured or managed by medical or other treatment
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trembling
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/ˈtrɛmblɪŋ/
shaking involuntarily, as from cold, fear, or weakness
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triangular
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/traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having the shape of a triangle; involving three parties
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tuneful
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/ˈtuːnfəl/
having a pleasant melody; melodious
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turgid
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/ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/
swollen or distended; or, of language, pompous and overblown
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tutelar
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/ˈtuːtɪlɚ/
serving as a protector or guardian; tutelary
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tutelary
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/ˈtuːtɪlɛri/
having the role of a guardian or protector
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umbrageous
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/ʌmˈbreɪdʒəs/
giving shade; shady; or easily offended
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unabandoned
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/ˌʌnəˈbændənd/
not abandoned; still occupied, kept, or maintained
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unaccustomed
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/ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
not used to something; unfamiliar or unusual
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unadulteratedly
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/ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪdli/
in a pure or unmixed manner; utterly
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unagitated
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/ʌnˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/
calm and undisturbed; not stirred or troubled
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unallowed
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/ˌʌnəˈlaʊd/
not permitted or sanctioned
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unalluring
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/ˌʌnəˈlʊrɪŋ/
not attractive or tempting
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unapprehended
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/ˌʌnæprɪˈhɛndɪd/
not captured; or not grasped or understood
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unartistic
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/ˌʌnɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
lacking artistic quality, taste, or skill
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unascertained
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/ˌʌnæsɚˈteɪnd/
not yet determined or established with certainty
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unavoidable
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/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or prevent; inevitable
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unavoidably
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/ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/
in a way that cannot be avoided; inevitably
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unbalanced
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/ʌnˈbælənst/
not in equilibrium; or mentally disturbed
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unbeloved
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/ˌʌnbɪˈlʌvd/
not loved or cherished
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unbowed
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/ʌnˈbaʊd/
not subdued or defeated; remaining proud and defiant
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unbreakable
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/ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/
impossible to break or destroy
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unbroken
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/ʌnˈbroʊkən/
not broken, interrupted, or tamed; continuous
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uncannily
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/ʌnˈkænəli/
in a strange or eerie way that is hard to explain
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uncertainly
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/ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/
in a hesitant or doubtful manner
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uncheerful
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/ʌnˈtʃɪrfəl/
not cheerful; gloomy or dispiriting
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uncivil
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/ʌnˈsɪvəl/
discourteous or rude in behavior
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uncogent
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/ʌnˈkoʊdʒənt/
not convincing or logically forceful
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uncompassionate
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/ˌʌnkəmˈpæʃənət/
showing no sympathy or pity
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uncompelling
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/ˌʌnkəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
not persuasive or interesting
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uncomplicated
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/ʌnˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd/
simple and easy to understand or deal with
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unconcernedly
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/ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnɪdli/
in a manner free from worry or interest; indifferently
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unconditional
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/ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/
not subject to any conditions; absolute
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uncontemporary
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/ˌʌnkənˈtɛmpərɛri/
not modern or current; out of keeping with the present time
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unconventionally
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/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/
in a way that departs from accepted custom or practice
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unconvoluted
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/ʌnˈkɑːnvəluːtɪd/
not complicated or intricate; straightforward
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uncourageous
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/ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs/
lacking courage; timid or cowardly
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uncouth
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/ʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
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uncultivated
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/ʌnˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/
not farmed or developed; or lacking refinement
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uncut
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/ʌnˈkʌt/
not cut, trimmed, edited, or shaped
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undauntable
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/ʌnˈdɔːntəbəl/
impossible to discourage or intimidate
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undauntedly
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/ʌnˈdɔːntɪdli/
in a fearless and resolute manner
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undead
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/ʌnˈdɛd/
dead yet still animate, as a zombie or vampire in fiction
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underdressed
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/ˌʌndɚˈdrɛst/
dressed too casually or lightly for an occasion
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underprivileged
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/ˌʌndɚˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/
lacking the advantages and opportunities others enjoy
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understandably
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/ˌʌndɚˈstændəbli/
in a way that is reasonable or easy to comprehend
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understood
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/ˌʌndɚˈstʊd/
comprehended; or implied without being expressed
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undeveloped
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/ˌʌndɪˈvɛləpt/
not built up, matured, or fully formed
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undischarged
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/ˌʌndɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
not paid off, released, or carried out; still outstanding
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undiscovered
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/ˌʌndɪsˈkʌvɚd/
not yet found, revealed, or recognized
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undistinguishable
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/ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
impossible to tell apart or perceive clearly; indistinguishable
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undoubtably
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/ʌnˈdaʊtəbli/
without doubt; undoubtedly
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uneccentric
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/ˌʌnɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
not eccentric; conventional or ordinary in behavior
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uneducated
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/ʌnˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪd/
lacking formal schooling or knowledge
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uneloquent
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/ˌʌnˈɛləkwənt/
not fluent or persuasive in speech
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unengaging
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/ˌʌnɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
failing to attract interest or attention
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unerring
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/ʌnˈɜrɪŋ/
consistently accurate and never making a mistake
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unevenly
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/ʌnˈivənli/
in a way that is not uniform or balanced
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unexclusive
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/ˌʌnɪkˈsklusɪv/
not restricted to a select few; open to all
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unexplained
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/ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not made clear or accounted for
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unfaked
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/ʌnˈfeɪkt/
genuine; not falsified or pretended
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unfeelingly
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/ʌnˈfilɪŋli/
without sympathy or emotion; callously
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unfeigned
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/ʌnˈfeɪnd/
genuine and sincere; not pretended
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unfettered
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/ʌnˈfɛtɚd/
free from restraint or restriction
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unfrequented
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/ˌʌnfriˈkwɛntɪd/
rarely visited; secluded
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ungenerous
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/ʌnˈdʒɛnərəs/
mean or stingy; unwilling to give
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ungovernable
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/ʌnˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
impossible to control or rule
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unguilty
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/ʌnˈɡɪlti/
free from guilt; innocent
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unhandy
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/ʌnˈhændi/
awkward to use or lacking manual skill
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unhappily
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/ʌnˈhæpəli/
in a sad manner; unfortunately
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unharmful
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/ʌnˈhɑrmfəl/
causing no harm; harmless
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unhasty
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/ʌnˈheɪsti/
not hurried; deliberate and measured
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unhazardous
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/ʌnˈhæzərdəs/
not dangerous; safe
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unhindered
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/ʌnˈhɪndɚd/
not obstructed or impeded
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unholy
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/ʌnˈhoʊli/
wicked or sinful; not sacred
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unidentified
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/ˌʌnaɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪd/
not recognized or named
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unimpressive
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/ˌʌnɪmˈprɛsɪv/
failing to make a strong or favorable impression
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unintentionally
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/ˌʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/
without intending to; accidentally
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uninterrupted
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/ˌʌnɪntəˈrʌptɪd/
continuous; without a break
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uninvestigated
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/ˌʌnɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/
not examined or inquired into
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unitary
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/ˈjunɪˌtɛri/
relating to a single unified whole
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unkempt
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/ʌnˈkɛmpt/
untidy or disheveled in appearance
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