One Word Substitutions Starting with U

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Ua – Ul

Ubiquitous – Present everywhere

Ulterior – Hidden, concealed (purpose/motive)

Ultimate – Final, last

Ultimatum – Final demand or statement of terms

Ultrasonics – Sound waves beyond human hearing

Ultraviolet – Invisible rays beyond violet spectrum

Umbrage – Offense, annoyance

Umbrella – Device for protection from rain/sun

Unanimous – Agreed upon by all

Unalienable – Cannot be taken away

One Word Substitutions Starting with U

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Un – Up

Unanimity – Complete agreement

Unavoidable – Not preventable

Unbeatable – Cannot be defeated

Unbiased – Neutral, impartial

Unbridled – Uncontrolled, unrestrained

Uncouth – Lacking good manners

Undermine – Weaken secretly

Underestimate – To value less than actual

Underprivileged – Deprived of basic needs

Underground – Below the surface

Undertaker – One who arranges funerals

Undisputed – Accepted without challenge

Undue – Excessive, unjustified

Unearth – Discover, bring to light

Unequivocal – Clear, leaving no doubt

Unerring – Always right, without mistake

Unfathomable – Too deep to measure

Ungainly – Clumsy, awkward

Ungrateful – Thankless

Unhygienic – Not clean

Unicellular – Made of one cell

Unicorn – Mythical horse with one horn

Uniform – Dress of same design

Unilateral – Done by one side only

Unimpeachable – Beyond doubt

Uninhabited – Not lived in

Unique – One of its kind

Unisex – Suitable for both genders

Universal – Applicable everywhere

Universe – All existing matter/space

University – Institution of higher learning

Unjust – Not fair

Unkempt – Untidy

Unlawful – Illegal

Unlimited – Without end

Unlucky – Unfortunate

Unmanned – Without human control

Unmarried – Single, not married

Unmindful – Not paying attention

Unprecedented – Never done before

One Word Substitutions Starting with U

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Up – Us

Uppermost – Highest in position

Upright – Honest, morally correct

Uproar – Loud noise, disturbance

Ursine – Related to bears

Usability – Ease of use

Usher – Guide to seats (esp. in cinema/hall)

Usual – Common, habitual

Usurer – Moneylender charging high interest

Usurp – Seize power unlawfully

Utility – Usefulness

Utilitarian – Related to usefulness/practicality

Utmost – Greatest, highest degree

Utopia – Imaginary perfect place

Utopian – Idealistic, unrealistic

Utter – Speak, complete/absolute

Utterance – Spoken word or statement

Utensil – Tool used in kitchen

U-turn – Complete reversal in direction/decision

Umpire – Judge in a match

Unruly – Disorderly, not disciplined

One Word Substitutions Starting with U

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Miscellaneous (Advanced for Exams)

Unorthodox – Not traditional

Unobtrusive – Not attracting attention

Unscathed – Without injury/harm

Unscrupulous – Without moral principles

Unsolicited – Not requested

Untamed – Not domesticated

Untidy – Not neat

Untouchable – Outcast (social context)

Untold – Countless, immense

Untoward – Unexpected, unfortunate

Unveil – Reveal

Unwavering – Steady, firm

Unwieldy – Difficult to handle

Unwise – Foolish

Unworthy – Not deserving

Unwritten – Not recorded in writing

Upbringing – Training during childhood

Update – Bring up to date

Upgrade – Raise to higher level

Uproot – Pull out from root/remove completely

Upsurge – Sudden increase

Upswing – Improvement

Upstart – Person who suddenly rises to power

Upstream – Opposite direction of flow

Uptight – Anxious, nervous

Uptown – Residential area of city

Upward – Moving towards higher level

Urgent – Needing immediate action

Urinary – Related to urine

Usability – Capacity to be useful

One Word Substitutions Starting with U

One Word Substitutions Starting with U