U Flashcards
Ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Ulterior
existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
Umbrage
offense, resentment
Unadorned
not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
Unaffected
- undergoing no change when acted upon; emotionally unmoved; unaware of or indifferent to
- free of artificiality; sincere and genuine
Unappealing
- not able to attract favorable attention;
- (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings
Unappreciated
having value that is not acknowledged; not likely to be rewarded
Unattainable
impossible to achieve
Uncharacteristically
in a way that is not typical of a particular person or thing
Uncontroversial
not likely to arouse controversy; not offensive
Uncouth
rough, awkward
Uncritical
not tending to find or call attention to errors; marked by disregard for critical standards or procedures
Uncultivated
(of a person) not highly educated or socially adept.
Undemonstrative
(of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly.
Underbid
make a lower bid then somebody else
Undercut
- a cut made underneath to remove material; a notch cut in the trunk of tree in order to determine the direction of its fall
- sell cheaper than one’s competition
Underlying
located beneath or below; in the nature of something though not readily apparent; being or involving basic facts or principles
Undermine
lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
Underreport
fail to report (something) fully
Underscore
emphasize.
Understate
describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.
Undertake
promise to do or accomplish; enter upon an activity or enterprise; accept as a charge; accept as a challenge; enter into a contractual arrangement
Undetectable
not easily seen; barely able to be perceived
Undiminished
not lessened or diminished
Undisturbed
peaceful without disturbance; untroubled by interference or disturbance
Undo
unfasten, untie, or loosen (something).