uncouth -
(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace
People rarely invited Vince to dinner because of his uncouth table manners.
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Surprise
adjective
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.
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Dirty
adjective
unkempt -
Having an appearance that is disorganized and dirty
The guidance counselor said to go to an interview clean and neat, and that being unkempt is a sure way not to get hired.
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Calm
adjective
unflappable -
Having or showing calmness in a crisis
The spelling bee champ spelled each word in an unflappable manner, never letting the pressure get to her.
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Weak
noun
underling -
A person with a lower rank or status
The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
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Calm
adjective
unfazed -
Not surprised or worried
The soldier had nerves of steel and was unfazed by the bullets whizzing all around him
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Weak
adjective
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.
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Attack
verb
usurp -
Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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Smart
adjective
uncanny -
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
Some people have noted Nicolas Cage's uncanny resemblance to a person from the 1800s.
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Happy
adjective
upbeat -
Having an attitude that is positive, hopeful, and optimistic.
Even though there was a recession, Francine was upbeat about her chances of getting an excellent job after graduating business school.
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Inward
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unassuming -
Not wanting to draw attention to yourself or to your abilities or status.ng time.
Even though Bill had a successful online business, his quiet, modest, and unassuming attitude made people think that he was not really successful.
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Dishonest
adjective
unscrupulous -
Behaving in a way that is dishonest or unfair in order to get what you want
Jack climbed to the top of the management tree, but his unscrupulous methods meant that he had more enemies than friends when he got there.
