One Word Substitutions Starting with U
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
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
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
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