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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utopia -
A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.
Sometimes people who strive for utopia are so naïve that the society they create is very flawed and less than ideal.
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unrepentant -
Showing no regret, shame, or apology for having done things that were wrong.
Even after serving 10 years in jail for shooting another motorist in an act of road rage, Joe was unrepentant when he was released from jail.
verb
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upend -
To disrupt or overturn the normal order or situation; to defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly
The underdog team upended the champions in a stunning upset
adjective
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Strange
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unbecoming -
Unflattering or unattractive, especially in clothing or actions.
The host felt that his friend's outfit was a bit casual and unbecoming for such a formal event.
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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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Disgusting
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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.
verb
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unravel -
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
The worst part of owning headphones is having to unravel the tangled wires.
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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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unconscionable -
Not right or reasonable
At the hearings in Washington, the senators criticized the unconscionable behavior of the greedy CEOs.
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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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upgrade -
To improve and raise to a higher standard.
Though it was not cheap, I felt it was a good idea to upgrade to a laptop with more memory and a faster CPU.
