Meaning: Not real; imaginary or illusory.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dream felt so vivid it seemed unreal.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• imaginary
• fantastical

Antonyms:

• real
• genuine

Meaning: Not able to be recognized; unfamiliar.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The city was unrecognizable after the renovations.

Category: Arts › Urban Development

Synonyms:

• unfamiliar
• unknown

Antonyms:

• recognizable
• familiar

Meaning: Not worthy of attention; ordinary.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The performance was unremarkable.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• ordinary
• mediocre

Antonyms:

• remarkable
• extraordinary

Meaning: Not able to be repeated; unique.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The experience was unrepeatable.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• singular
• one-of-a-kind

Antonyms:

• repeatable
• common

Meaning: Having no equal; unmatched.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her talent is unrivalled in the industry.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• unmatched
• peerless

Antonyms:

• rivaled
• matched

Meaning: To unroll something that is rolled up.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She will unroll the carpet for the event.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms:

• unfold
• spread out

Antonyms:

• roll up
• fold

Meaning: Not having lines or rules; blank.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She prefers unruled paper for her sketches.

Category: Arts › Stationery

Synonyms:

• blank
• plain

Antonyms:

• ruled
• lined

Meaning: not providing satisfaction or pleasure

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was unsatisfying and left many questions unanswered.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• disappointing
• unfulfilling

Antonyms:

• satisfying
• fulfilling

Meaning: not written or planned in advance

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The interview was unscripted and felt very natural.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• spontaneous
• improvised

Antonyms:

• scripted
• planned

Meaning: causing anxiety or unease

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The film had an unsettling atmosphere.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• disturbing
• uncomfortable

Antonyms:

• comforting
• reassuring

Meaning: not pleasant to look at

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The unsightly stain on the wall needs to be cleaned.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• ugly
• unattractive

Antonyms:

• attractive
• pleasant

Meaning: lacking refinement or complexity

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His unsophisticated taste in music surprised her.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• simple
• naive

Antonyms:

• sophisticated
• refined

Meaning: not holding back; severe

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The critic was unsparing in his review of the film.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• harsh
• severe

Antonyms:

• lenient
• merciful

Meaning: not impressive or remarkable

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The performance was enjoyable but ultimately unspectacular.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• ordinary
• unremarkable

Antonyms:

• spectacular
• impressive

Meaning: not celebrated or praised

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was an unsung hero who saved many lives.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• unrecognized
• overlooked

Antonyms:

• celebrated
• recognized

Meaning: better than anything else

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her talent is unsurpassed in the industry.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• unmatched
• peerless

Antonyms:

• surpassed
• inferior

Meaning: lacking talent or skill

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He felt untalented compared to his peers.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• unskilled
• inept

Antonyms:

• talented
• skilled

Meaning: Too unlikely or extreme to be considered.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The idea of losing the championship was unthinkable for the team.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• inconceivable
• impossible

Antonyms:

• thinkable
• believable

Meaning: Not having a title.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The artist displayed an untitled painting at the gallery.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

• nameless
• unlabeled

Antonyms:

• titled
• named

Meaning: To provide furniture with padding, covering, and springs.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to upholster the old sofa.

Category: Arts › Furniture Design

Synonyms:

• furnish
• cover

Meaning: A person who upholsters furniture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The upholsterer worked on several antique chairs.

Category: Arts › Furniture Design

Synonyms:

• furniture maker
• upholstery specialist

Meaning: The art or process of covering furniture with fabric.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The upholstery on the chair was very elegant.

Category: Arts › Furniture Design

Synonyms:

• furnishing
• covering

Meaning: Causing a feeling of happiness or hope.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie had an uplifting message.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms:

• inspiring
• encouraging

Antonyms:

• discouraging
• depressing

Meaning: A seating area in a theater, usually higher up.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We sat in the upper circle for the performance.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• balcony
• loge

Meaning: A type of piano that stands upright rather than horizontally.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the upright piano beautifully.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: vertical piano

Meaning: Extremely funny or noisy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The uproarious laughter filled the room.

Category: Arts › Comedy

Synonyms:

• hilarious
• boisterous

Antonyms:

• quiet
• serious

Meaning: To divert attention from someone else to oneself.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to upstage his co-stars during performances.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• outshine
• overshadow

Antonyms:

• support
• assist

Meaning: A container for holding ashes or liquids.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The urn held the ashes of the deceased.

Category: Arts › Ceramics

Synonyms:

• vase
• container

Meaning: The original text of a work, especially in music or literature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The urtext of the symphony reveals the composer’s intentions.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms: original text

Meaning: To guide someone to a place.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The attendant will usher you to your seat.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• guide
• lead

Meaning: A female usher, often in a theater.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The usherette showed us to our seats.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• attendant
• guide

Meaning: the letter V

Part of speech: noun

Example: The word 'victory' starts with the letter V.

Category: Arts

Meaning: The intentional destruction of property.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The school suffered from vandalism after the weekend.

Synonyms:

• destruction
• damage

Antonyms:

• preservation
• protection

Meaning: To deliberately destroy or damage property.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They vandalized the park by spray-painting the benches.

Category: Arts › Public Art

Synonyms:

• deface
• damage

Antonyms:

• repair
• restore

Meaning: To disappear suddenly and completely.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• disappear
• evaporate

Antonyms:

• appear
• materialize

Meaning: The point in a perspective drawing where parallel lines appear to converge.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The vanishing point creates depth in the artwork.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

• perspective point
• convergence point

Meaning: Lacking flavor, zest, or interest.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was so vapid that I fell asleep.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• insipid
• dull

Antonyms:

• exciting
• interesting

Meaning: A liquid that is applied to surfaces to create a shiny finish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He applied varnish to the wooden table.

Category: Arts › Painting

Synonyms:

• finish
• lacquer

Meaning: A theatrical variety show popular in the early 20th century.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Vaudeville featured comedians, musicians, and dancers.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• variety show
• entertainment

Meaning: A theater that hosts vaudeville performances.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Vaudeville theatre was packed with eager audiences.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• variety theater
• entertainment venue