Words Starting With U
Unlock a universe of unique and unforgettable words! This page is your ultimate guide to exploring the versatile vocabulary that starts with the letter U. Whether you're a word wizard or a curious novice, get ready to uncover some unexpected gems. Let's jump in and embrace the underappreciated 'U'!
2 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| up | 4 | getting higher or more vigorous | its an up market |
| us | 2 | North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | - |
| un | 2 | an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security | - |
| ut | 2 | the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich, England; it is the same everywhere | - |
| ur | 2 | an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates River | - |
| ug | 3 | - | - |
| uh | 5 | - | - |
| um | 4 | - | - |
3 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| use | 3 | exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage | - |
| ugh | 7 | - | - |
| ufo | 6 | an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins | - |
| urn | 3 | a large pot for making coffee or tea | - |
| uni | 3 | - | - |
| udo | 4 | - | - |
| ute | 3 | a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico | - |
| uta | 3 | a reptile genus of Iguanidae | - |
| ump | 7 | an official at a baseball game | - |
| utu | 3 | sun god; counterpart of Akkadian Shamash | - |
| upo | 5 | - | - |
| ups | 5 | - | - |
| urb | 5 | - | - |
| urd | 4 | goddess of fate: a giantess who personified the past | - |
| ure | 3 | - | - |
| urp | 5 | - | - |
| uts | 3 | - | - |
| uva | 6 | - | - |
| uds | 4 | - | - |
| uey | 6 | - | - |
| ugs | 4 | - | - |
| uke | 7 | a small guitar having four strings | - |
| ule | 3 | - | - |
| ulu | 3 | - | - |
| ume | 5 | - | - |
| umm | 7 | - | - |
| ums | 5 | - | - |
| umu | 5 | - | - |
| uns | 3 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| used | 5 | (of persons) taken advantage of | after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used |
| upon | 6 | On; -- used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable. | - |
| ugly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | an ugly frame of mind |
| unit | 4 | an organization regarded as part of a larger social group | the coach said the offensive unit did a good job |
| urge | 5 | an instinctive motive | - |
| unto | 4 | - | - |
| undo | 5 | deprive of certain characteristics | - |
| user | 4 | a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically | - |
| ulna | 4 | the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm | - |
| uric | 6 | in or relating to or obtained from urine | uric acid |
| ursa | 4 | - | - |
| urea | 4 | the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics | - |
| ulan | 4 | - | - |
| urus | 4 | large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox; considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle | - |
| unde | 5 | - | - |
| uvea | 7 | the part of the eye that contains the iris and ciliary body and choroid | - |
| updo | 7 | - | - |
| upas | 6 | - | - |
| upby | 11 | - | - |
| upgo | 7 | - | - |
| upsy | 9 | - | - |
| upta | 6 | - | - |
| urao | 4 | - | - |
| urbs | 6 | - | - |
| urde | 5 | - | - |
| urds | 5 | - | - |
| urdy | 8 | - | - |
| ures | 4 | - | - |
| urns | 4 | - | - |
| urps | 6 | - | - |
| urva | 7 | - | - |
| uses | 4 | - | - |
| utas | 4 | - | - |
| utes | 4 | - | - |
| utis | 4 | - | - |
| utus | 4 | - | - |
| uvae | 7 | - | - |
| uvas | 7 | - | - |
| udal | 5 | - | - |
| udon | 5 | - | - |
| udos | 5 | - | - |
| ueys | 7 | - | - |
| ufos | 7 | - | - |
| ughs | 8 | - | - |
| ukes | 8 | - | - |
| ules | 4 | - | - |
| ulex | 11 | genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse | - |
| ulus | 4 | - | - |
| ulva | 7 | type genus of the family Ulvaceae; green seaweed having a thallus two cells thick: sea lettuce | - |
| umbo | 8 | a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| under | 6 | further down | see under for further discussion |
| uncle | 7 | a source of help and advice and encouragement | he played uncle to lonely students |
| using | 6 | an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) | - |
| upset | 7 | having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom | the upset pitcher of milk |
| usual | 5 | commonly encountered | the usual greeting |
| union | 5 | healing process involving the growing together of the edges of a wound or the growing together of broken bones | - |
| upper | 9 | a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | - |
| unite | 5 | have or possess in combination | she unites charm with a good business sense |
| untie | 5 | cause to become loose | untie the knot |
| urban | 7 | located in or characteristic of a city or city life | urban property owners |
| urine | 5 | liquid excretory product | there was blood in his urine |
| utter | 5 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | utter nonsense |
| unity | 8 | an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting | he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia |
| ultra | 5 | (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm | an ultra conservative |
| ulcer | 7 | a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue | - |
| unfit | 8 | physically unsound or diseased | - |
| usher | 8 | someone employed to conduct others | - |
| usage | 6 | accepted or habitual practice | - |
| unify | 11 | become one | - |
| unzip | 16 | open the zipper of | unzip the bag |
| undue | 6 | beyond normal limits | his dress stops just short of undue elegance |
| uncut | 7 | complete | - |
| usurp | 7 | seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession | he usurped my rights |
| usury | 8 | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest | - |
| unwed | 9 | of someone who has not been married | unwed mother |
| undid | 7 | - | - |
| udder | 7 | mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats) | - |
| uvula | 8 | a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate | - |
| unsex | 12 | make infertile | - |
| umber | 9 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| ulnar | 5 | relating to or near the ulna | - |
| ummah | 12 | the Muslim community or people, considered to extend from Mauritania to Pakistan | - |
| uncap | 9 | - | - |
| unfed | 9 | not fed | - |
| unlit | 5 | not set afire or burning | held an unlit cigarette |
| unmix | 14 | - | - |
| unwon | 8 | - | - |
| unset | 5 | - | - |
| umbra | 9 | a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light | - |
| unpin | 7 | remove the pins from; unfasten the pins of | - |
| udals | 6 | - | - |
| udons | 6 | - | - |
| ugali | 6 | - | - |
| ugged | 8 | - | - |
| uhlan | 8 | - | - |
| uhuru | 8 | - | - |
| ukase | 9 | an edict of the Russian tsar | - |
| ulama | 7 | the body of Mullahs (Muslim scholars trained in Islam and Islamic law) who are the interpreters of Islam's sciences and doctrines and laws and the chief guarantors of continuity in the spiritual and intellectual history of the Islamic community | - |
| ulans | 5 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| unless | 6 | Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except. | we shall fail unless we are industrious |
| united | 7 | of or relating to two people who are married to each other | - |
| unique | 15 | radically distinctive and without equal | Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint |
| useful | 9 | being of use or service | the girl felt motherly and useful |
| urgent | 7 | compelling immediate action | the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!' |
| unlike | 10 | not equal in amount | they distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities |
| unable | 8 | lacking in power or forcefulness | like an unable phoenix in hot ashes |
| unfair | 9 | not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception | used unfair methods |
| upside | 9 | the highest or uppermost side of anything | - |
| unlock | 12 | become unlocked | The door unlocked from the inside |
| update | 9 | bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data | tonight, I will update my operating system |
| unload | 7 | remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave | unload the cargo |
| undone | 7 | doomed to extinction | - |
| unreal | 6 | lacking material form or substance; unreal | - |
| upbeat | 10 | a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles |
| uneasy | 9 | lacking or not affording physical or mental rest | she fell into an uneasy sleep |
| utmost | 8 | of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity | utmost contempt |
| unpack | 14 | remove from its packing | unpack the presents |
| unseen | 6 | not anticipated | unseen problems |
| unwell | 9 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | is unwell and can't come to work |
| uptown | 11 | a residential part of town away from the central commercial district | - |
| uterus | 6 | a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus | - |
| unborn | 8 | not yet brought into existence | unborn generations |
| unfold | 10 | develop or come to a promising stage | - |
| unjust | 13 | not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception | - |
| uphold | 12 | support against an opponent | - |
| upward | 12 | to a later time | from childhood upward |
| upload | 9 | transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location | - |
| utopia | 8 | an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal | - |
| unrest | 6 | a state of agitation or turbulent change or development | social unrest |
| uncool | 8 | (spoken slang) unfashionable and boring | - |
| unsure | 6 | lacking self-confidence | a very unsure young man |
| umpire | 10 | an official at a baseball game | - |
| unkind | 11 | deficient in humane and kindly feelings | - |
| uproar | 8 | a state of commotion and noise and confusion | - |
| uphill | 11 | sloping upward | - |
| untied | 7 | not bound by shackles and chains | - |
| untrue | 6 | not accurately fitted; not level | off-level floors and untrue doors and windows |
| unsafe | 9 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | - |
| unison | 6 | corresponding exactly | marching in unison |
| unwind | 10 | become less tense, rest, or take one's ease | - |
| unpaid | 9 | without payment | the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers |
| unplug | 9 | pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable | unplug the hair dryer after using it |
| unholy | 12 | extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell | unholy grimaces |
| unruly | 9 | incapable of being controlled | the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly |
| urinal | 6 | a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate | - |
| uneven | 9 | lacking consistency | - |
| untold | 7 | too much to be measured | untold suffering |
| unwise | 9 | not appropriate to the purpose | - |
| uplink | 12 | a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| usually | 10 | under normal conditions | usually she was late |
| useless | 7 | having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully | a kitchen full of useless gadgets |
| uniform | 12 | always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences | a street of uniform tall white buildings |
| unknown | 14 | being or having an unknown or unnamed source | a poem by an unknown author |
| unusual | 7 | being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird | - |
| unhappy | 17 | generalized feeling of distress | - |
| unlucky | 16 | marked by or promising bad fortune | the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons |
| utterly | 10 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | utterly miserable |
| uptight | 13 | being in a tense state | - |
| undress | 8 | get undressed | please don't undress in front of everybody! |
| unaware | 10 | (often followed by `of') not aware | seemed unaware of the scrutiny |
| upright | 13 | a vertical structural member as a post or stake | the ball sailed between the uprights |
| unarmed | 10 | (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms | went alone and unarmed |
| upgrade | 11 | give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | - |
| unclear | 9 | not easily deciphered | - |
| uranium | 9 | a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons | - |
| updated | 11 | - | - |
| undergo | 9 | pass through | The chemical undergoes a sudden change |
| unified | 11 | formed or united into a whole | - |
| unleash | 10 | turn loose or free from restraint | - |
| urgency | 13 | insistent solicitation and entreaty | - |
| upwards | 13 | to a later time | - |
| uncover | 12 | reveal to view as by removing a cover | - |
| urinate | 7 | eliminate urine | - |
| unicorn | 9 | an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead | - |
| unheard | 11 | not necessarily inaudible but not heard | - |
| upstate | 9 | - | - |
| utility | 10 | (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer | a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users |
| uncanny | 12 | suggesting the operation of supernatural influences | stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures |
| unclean | 9 | having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws | unclean meat |
| unravel | 10 | become undone | the sweater unraveled |
| upfront | 12 | frank and honest | he was upfront about his intentions |
| uttered | 8 | communicated in words | frequently uttered sentiments |
| uniting | 8 | the combination of two or more commercial companies | - |
| undying | 12 | never dying | his undying fame |
| undoing | 9 | loosening the ties that fasten something | - |
| utilize | 16 | put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose | How do you utilize this tool? |
| upriver | 12 | toward the source or against the current | - |
| utopian | 9 | an idealistic (but usually impractical) social reformer | - |
| uncouth | 12 | lacking refinement or cultivation or taste | an untutored and uncouth human being |
| ungodly | 12 | characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin | ungodly acts |
| ukulele | 11 | a small guitar having four strings | - |
| untamed | 10 | in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated | - |
| upscale | 11 | appropriate for people with good incomes | an upscale neighborhood |
| urinary | 10 | of or relating to the function or production or secretion of urine | - |
| unquote | 16 | - | - |
| unloved | 11 | not loved | - |
| unscrew | 12 | loosen by turning | unscrew the bottle cap |
| upstart | 9 | characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position | - |
| urethra | 10 | duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| universe | 11 | everything stated or assumed in a given discussion | - |
| ultimate | 10 | being the last or concluding element of a series | the ultimate sonata of that opus |
| umbrella | 12 | a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets | an air umbrella over England |
| unlikely | 15 | not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred | legislation on the question is highly unlikely |
| unstable | 10 | affording no ease or reassurance | - |
| urgently | 12 | with great urgency | health care reform is needed urgently |
| unlocked | 15 | not firmly fastened or secured | an unlocked room |
| underway | 15 | currently in progress | preparations for the trial are underway |
| underage | 10 | not of legal age | - |
| uprising | 11 | organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | - |
| unsolved | 12 | not solved | many crimes remain unsolved |
| unwanted | 12 | not wanted | removed the unwanted vegetation |
| underdog | 11 | one at a disadvantage and expected to lose | - |
| uncommon | 14 | marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind | an uncommon sense of humor |
| unworthy | 17 | not deserving | - |
| upcoming | 15 | of the relatively near future | the upcoming spring fashions |
| unharmed | 14 | not injured or harmed | - |
| unlawful | 14 | contrary to or forbidden by law | unlawful measures |
| unloaded | 10 | (of weapons) not charged with ammunition | many people are killed by guns thought to be unloaded |
| upgraded | 13 | - | - |
| ugliness | 9 | the quality of being wicked | - |
| upstream | 12 | toward the source or against the current | - |
| unspoken | 14 | not made explicit | some kind of unspoken agreement |
| uniquely | 20 | so as to be unique | he could determine uniquely the properties of the compound |
| unmarked | 15 | not taken into account | his retirement was not allowed to go unmarked |
| upheaval | 16 | a violent disturbance | - |
| unveiled | 12 | revealed; especially by having a veil removed | a new generation of unveiled women in Iran |
| utilized | 18 | put to use | - |
| uncalled | 11 | - | - |
| ulterior | 8 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | without ulterior argument |
| unmanned | 11 | lacking a crew | an unmanned satellite to Mars |
| unfairly | 14 | in an unfair manner | they dealt with him unfairly |
| unafraid | 12 | oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them | - |
| untimely | 13 | badly timed | an untimely remark |
| unbroken | 14 | (especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded | unbroken promises |
| unbutton | 10 | undo the buttons of | unbutton the shirt |
| untoward | 12 | not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society | moved to curb their untoward ribaldry |
| undersea | 9 | beneath the surface of the sea | - |
| unifying | 15 | tending to unify | - |
| unlisted | 9 | not having your name entered on a voting list | an unlisted voter |
| updating | 12 | the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something) | criminal records need regular updating |
| unjustly | 18 | in an unjust manner | he was unjustly singled out for punishment |
| unsteady | 12 | not firmly or solidly positioned | climbing carefully up the unsteady ladder |
| urinated | 9 | - | - |
| unopened | 11 | not yet opened or unsealed | unopened Christmas presents |
| unturned | 9 | not turned | left no stone unturned |
| unsavory | 14 | not pleasing in odor or taste | - |
| unwashed | 15 | of or associated with the great masses of people | the unwashed masses |
| uppercut | 14 | a swinging blow directed upward (especially at an opponent's chin) | - |
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9 letter words
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| underwear | 13 | undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | - |
| universal | 12 | (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages | - |
| undressed | 11 | having removed clothing | - |
| unlimited | 12 | having no limits in range or scope | to start with a theory of unlimited freedom is to end up with unlimited despotism |
| upsetting | 12 | causing an emotional disturbance | an upsetting experience |
| unnatural | 9 | speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression | - |
| uncertain | 11 | not established or confirmed | - |
| uncovered | 15 | not covered with clothing | - |
| unmarried | 12 | not married or related to the unmarried state | unmarried men and women |
| unanimous | 11 | in complete agreement | a unanimous decision |
| unhealthy | 18 | detrimental to health | - |
| untouched | 15 | not influenced or affected | stewed in its petty provincialism untouched by the brisk debates that stirred the old world |
| unnoticed | 12 | not noticed | hoped his departure had passed unnoticed |
| unusually | 12 | to a remarkable degree or extent | she was unusually tall |
| urinating | 10 | - | - |
| undermine | 12 | hollow out as if making a cave or opening | - |
| unrelated | 10 | lacking a logical or causal relation | - |
| undertake | 14 | enter into a contractual arrangement | - |
| unpopular | 13 | regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval | unpopular ideas |
| unwilling | 13 | in spite of contrary volition | an unwilling smile |
| uninvited | 13 | (of a person) not having been invited | uninvited guests |
| ultimatum | 13 | a final peremptory demand | - |
| umbilical | 15 | membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta | - |
| unchanged | 16 | remaining in an original state | - |
| unethical | 14 | not conforming to approved standards of social or professional behavior | unethical business practices |
| unloading | 11 | the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc. | - |
| uncharted | 15 | (of unknown regions) not yet surveyed or investigated | uncharted seas |
| unsettled | 10 | subject to change | unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other |
| unscathed | 15 | not injured or harmed | - |
| unwelcome | 16 | not welcome | unwelcome publicity |
| unplugged | 14 | - | - |
| undecided | 14 | characterized by indecision | too many voters still declare they are undecided |
| unfolding | 14 | a developmental process | - |
| unfounded | 14 | without a basis in reason or fact | unfounded suspicions |
| unwritten | 12 | using speech rather than writing | - |
| uplifting | 15 | the rise of something | the uplifting of the clouds revealed the blue of a summer sky |
| undergone | 11 | - | - |
| unhappily | 19 | in an unfortunate way | - |
| underwent | 13 | - | - |
| untrained | 10 | not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training | an untrained voice |
| undivided | 15 | not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective | undivided affection |
| uniformed | 15 | dressed in a uniform | uniformed policemen lined the President's route |
| unnerving | 13 | inspiring fear | something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall |
| underside | 11 | the lower side of anything | - |
| unselfish | 15 | disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others | - |
| upgrading | 14 | - | - |
| unveiling | 13 | the act of beginning something new | - |
| unclaimed | 14 | not claimed or called for by an owner or assignee | unclaimed luggage |
| underfoot | 13 | - | - |
| undamaged | 14 | not harmed or spoiled; sound | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| undercover | 16 | conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods | an undercover investigation |
| unexpected | 22 | not expected or anticipated | unexpected guests |
| underwater | 14 | beneath the surface of the water | - |
| ultimately | 15 | as the end result of a succession or process | ultimately he had to give in |
| unpleasant | 12 | offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness | an unpleasant personality |
| unbearable | 14 | incapable of being tolerated or endured | - |
| unemployed | 18 | people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group) | the long-term unemployed need assistance |
| underworld | 15 | (religion) the world of the dead | - |
| ungrateful | 14 | not feeling or showing gratitude | ungrateful heirs |
| unfaithful | 19 | having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor | - |
| unfinished | 17 | lacking a surface finish such as paint | unfinished furniture |
| underpants | 13 | an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin | - |
| ultrasound | 11 | using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs | - |
| unreliable | 12 | not worthy of reliance or trust | in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable |
| upbringing | 16 | helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community | - |
| undertaker | 15 | one whose business is the management of funerals | - |
| unfamiliar | 15 | not known or well known | a name unfamiliar to most |
| undefeated | 15 | victorious | undefeated in battle |
| unattended | 12 | lacking a caretaker | many casualties were lying unattended |
| underlying | 15 | in the nature of something though not readily apparent | an underlying meaning |
| uneducated | 14 | not having a good education | - |
| unpunished | 16 | not punished | would he forget the crime and let it go unpunished? |
| unbeatable | 14 | incapable of being overcome or subdued | - |
| unofficial | 18 | not having official authority or sanction | a sort of unofficial mayor |
| unprepared | 15 | without preparation; not prepared for | unprepared remarks |
| unanswered | 14 | not returned in kind | unrequited (unanswered) love |
| undetected | 14 | not perceived or discerned | they feared some undetected trace of poison |
| undeniable | 13 | not possible to deny | - |
| unorthodox | 21 | independent in behavior or thought | - |
| undergoing | 13 | - | - |
| unforeseen | 13 | not anticipated | unforeseen circumstances |
| upstanding | 14 | meriting respect or esteem | an upstanding member of the community |
| unbalanced | 15 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| unresolved | 14 | not solved | many problems remain unresolved |
| unfriendly | 17 | not friendly | an unfriendly act of aggression |
| undisputed | 14 | generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute | the undisputed fact |
| understudy | 15 | be an understudy or alternate for a role | - |
| unexplored | 20 | not yet discovered | - |
| unaffected | 19 | unaware of or indifferent to | - |
| unfastened | 14 | not tied | - |
| upholstery | 18 | covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture | - |
| unsuitable | 12 | not capable of being applied | - |
| undermined | 14 | - | - |
| unrequited | 20 | not returned in kind | unrequited (unanswered) love |
| ubiquitous | 21 | being present everywhere at once | - |
| usefulness | 13 | the quality of being of practical use | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words starting with U! These unique utterances bring a certain uncommon charm to our daily dialogues. From the ubiquitous "umbrella" to the utterly unusual "ululate," words beginning with U often carry a sense of uniqueness and utility. The intriguing "u" sound, whether it’s the long 'u' as in "unicorn" or the short 'u' as in "under," adds a fun twist to pronunciation and meaning. Let's embark on an exciting journey exploring how these words influence our language and make communication a tad more interesting.
About words starting with U
Words starting with U are like hidden gems in the English language. Although not as frequent as their counterparts starting with vowels like A or E, they hold a significant place in our vocabulary. The letter U often introduces words that convey a sense of inclusiveness and unity, such as "universal." Additionally, U can transform the base of a word into something entirely new with prefixes like "un-" (meaning not) and "ultra-" (meaning beyond), adding layers of meaning and versatility.
The pronunciation of U can vary, adding to its linguistic charm. Consider the difference between “urgent” and “umbrella” – the former has a short, punchy sound, while the latter rolls off the tongue more smoothly. This variability makes U-words stand out and sometimes even feel more dramatic or impactful. For instance, "ubiquitous" is far more striking than "everywhere," don’t you think? Let’s delve deeper into some popular examples that highlight just how fun and functional U-words can be.
Popular word examples
Here are ten popular words starting with U, each bringing its own flair to the English language:
Unanimous
- Definition: Fully in agreement.
- Example in a Sentence: The committee's decision was unanimous.
- Fun Fact: The word stems from the Latin "unus," meaning one, and "animus," meaning mind or spirit.
Umbrella
- Definition: A device for protection against rain or sun.
- Example in a Sentence: She forgot her umbrella and got soaked in the rain.
- Fun Fact: The term comes from the Latin word "umbra," meaning shade or shadow.
Unique
- Definition: Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
- Example in a Sentence: His artwork is truly unique.
- Fun Fact: Despite its definition, people often use "unique" with modifiers like "very" or "most," which is technically incorrect!
Universe
- Definition: All existing matter and space considered as a whole.
- Example in a Sentence: The universe is vast and full of mysteries.
- Fun Fact: The term originates from the Latin "universus," combining "unus" (one) and "versus" (turned).
Utter
- Definition: Complete; absolute.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt utter joy at the news.
- Fun Fact: It can also mean to speak or pronounce, making it a versatile word!
Ultimate
- Definition: Being or happening at the end of a process; final.
- Example in a Sentence: Winning the championship was their ultimate goal.
- Fun Fact: Comes from the Latin word "ultimatus," meaning last.
Urban
- Definition: Relating to a city or town.
- Example in a Sentence: Urban areas are often bustling with activity.
- Fun Fact: The term stems from the Latin word "urbanus," meaning pertaining to the city.
Utilize
- Definition: Make practical and effective use of.
- Example in a Sentence: We need to utilize all available resources.
- Fun Fact: Often debated, some purists prefer "use" over "utilize" for simplicity.
Underestimate
- Definition: Regard someone or something as less capable or important than they really are.
- Example in a Sentence: Don’t underestimate her abilities.
- Fun Fact: Combines "under," indicating below, with "estimate," suggesting a lower valuation.
Unveil
- Definition: Remove a veil or covering from.
- Example in a Sentence: They will unveil the new sculpture tomorrow.
- Fun Fact: Can also metaphorically mean to reveal plans or secrets.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring words starting with U that could turn the tide in your favor:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Ubiquity | 22 | The state of being everywhere at once |
| Upholster | 14 | To provide furniture with coverings |
| Ulterior | 8 | Existing beyond what is obvious |
| Unworthy | 17 | Not deserving effort, attention, or respect |
| Utilize | 16 | Make practical use of |
| Unquench | 20 | To extinguish or put out |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, these five-letter U-words can help you crack the daily puzzle:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Usher | To show or guide someone somewhere |
| Ultra | Going beyond what is usual or ordinary |
| Unify | To make or become united or whole |
| Upper | Situated above another part |
| Utter | Complete; absolute |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s explore some rarer U-words that add a dash of curiosity to our vocabulary:
Ululate
- Definition: To howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion.
- Interesting Fact: Commonly associated with certain cultural mourning practices.
- Example in a Sentence: The wolves began to ululate under the full moon.
Umbrage
- Definition: Offense or annoyance.
- Interesting Fact: Originates from the Latin "umbraticum," meaning shadow or shade.
- Example in a Sentence: He took umbrage at her critical remarks.
Uxorious
- Definition: Having or showing excessive fondness for one's wife.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from the Latin "uxor," meaning wife.
- Example in a Sentence: His uxorious behavior was the talk of the town.
Undulate
- Definition: Move with a smooth wavelike motion.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin "undulatus," meaning waved.
- Example in a Sentence: The fields of wheat undulate in the breeze.
Urticate
- Definition: To sting or provoke to a stinging sensation.
- Interesting Fact: Related to the Latin "urtica," meaning nettle.
- Example in a Sentence: The plant’s leaves urticate when touched.
Final words
And there you have it, a delightful dive into the distinctive world of words starting with U. Whether you’re a linguistic enthusiast, a Scrabble strategist, or a Wordle wizard, these U-words add a unique sparkle to our language. Happy word hunting!
