verb

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Good / Smart

validate - To prove that something is true

Henry David Thoreau felt self-confident about his ideas, and he didn't need anyone else to praise him, because he validated his own ideas.

noun

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Other / Up+Down

uptick - a small increase in the level or value of something

The economist sensed that the uptick in prices was a sign that greater inflation was ahead.

adjective

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Bad / Aggressive

Url

unrelenting - Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity

The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.

adjective

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Good / Calm

Url

unspoken - Not expressed in words, but understood or implied, especially when something is felt deeply but not discussed.

There was an unspoken agreement between them to never bring up the past.

adjective

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Bad / Nervous

Url

unnerving - Disturbing or upsetting in a way that makes someone feel anxious or afraid, sometimes leading to a loss of courage, confidence, or composure.

It was an unnerving experience walking alone in the empty and unused area under the highway.

noun

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Bad / Weak

Url

undoing - The process through which something falls apart or is ruined

The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye

noun

See verb

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Bad / Mistake

Url

unforgivable - So bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused

He was fired because the company felt that stealing money was an unforgivable act.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url

uneasy - Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.

She felt uneasy walking alone through the dark alley.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

untenable - An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism

With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.

adjective

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Other / Surprise

unthinkable - So out of the ordinary that it cannot be imagined as possible

When Genghis Khan was born in 1162, it was unthinkable that someone from his nomadic tribe could conquer most of the known world - but that is what he did.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

Url

unrest - A state of public dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, often involving protests or conflict.

The suddent military takeover resulted in violent unrest on the streets.

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

Url

unleash - To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.

The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.

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