unwise–update Vocabulary (U Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

unwise

Decision MakingB2

Meaning: Not showing good judgment; foolish.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It was unwise to invest all his savings in one stock.

Category: Decision Making

Synonyms:

foolish
imprudent

Antonyms:

wise
prudent

unwitting

PsychologyC1

Meaning: Not aware of the full facts; unintentional.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was an unwitting participant in the scheme.

Category: Psychology

Synonyms:

unintentional
inadvertent

Antonyms:

intentional
aware

unwittingly

CommunicationC2

Meaning: In a way that is not intentional; unintentionally.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She unwittingly revealed the secret.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

inadvertently
unintentionally

Antonyms:

intentionally
knowingly

unwonted

BehaviorC2

Meaning: Not accustomed or usual; unusual.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His unwonted behavior surprised everyone.

Category: Behavior

Synonyms:

unusual
atypical

Antonyms:

usual
typical

unworkable

BusinessC2

Meaning: Not able to be made to work or function.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The plan was deemed unworkable due to budget constraints.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

impractical
unfeasible

Antonyms:

workable
feasible

unworldly

PhilosophyC2

Meaning: Not concerned with the material world; spiritual or otherworldly.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His unworldly perspective made him an interesting philosopher.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

spiritual
ethereal

Antonyms:

worldly
materialistic

unworried

EmotionsB1

Meaning: Not anxious or concerned.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She was unworried about the exam results.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

calm
untroubled

Antonyms:

worried
anxious

unworthy

Self-EsteemC1

Meaning: Not deserving respect or attention.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He felt unworthy of the award.

Category: Self-Esteem

Synonyms:

undeserving
unmerited

Antonyms:

worthy
deserving

unwound

LifestyleB2

Meaning: Not wound up; relaxed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: After the vacation, he felt unwound and ready to work.

Category: Lifestyle

Synonyms:

relaxed
loosened

Antonyms:

wound
tense

unwrap

Everyday ActionsA2

Meaning: To remove the wrapping from something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She couldn't wait to unwrap her birthday gift.

Category: Everyday Actions

Synonyms:

uncover
reveal

Antonyms:

wrap
cover

unwritten

CommunicationB2

Meaning: Not written down; not recorded.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: There are unwritten rules in every culture.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

implicit
unstated

Antonyms:

written
documented

unyielding

MotivationC2

Meaning: Not giving way to pressure; firm or inflexible.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her unyielding determination led her to success.

Category: Motivation

Synonyms:

firm
resolute

Antonyms:

yielding
flexible

unzip

Everyday ActionsA2

Meaning: To open something by separating the two sides of a zipper.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He will unzip his jacket when he gets inside.

Category: Everyday Actions

Synonyms:

open
unfasten

Antonyms:

zip
fasten

up

DirectionA1

Meaning: To a higher position or level.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She climbed up the hill.

Category: Direction

Synonyms:

higher
above

Antonyms:

down
below

up-

LanguageB2

Meaning: Indicates an increase or improvement.

Part of speech: prefix

Example: The up-and-coming artist gained popularity quickly.

Category: Language

up change

BusinessC1

Meaning: To change something to a higher level or amount.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to up change their marketing strategy.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

increase
boost

up chuck

HealthC2

Meaning: To vomit.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He felt sick and had to up chuck.

Category: Health

Synonyms:

vomit
throw up

up front

CommunicationB2

Meaning: In a position at the front; openly or honestly.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He was up front about his intentions.

Category: Communication

Synonyms:

honestly
openly

Antonyms:

secretly
deceptively

up keep

BusinessB2

Meaning: The act of maintaining something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The upkeep of the garden requires a lot of work.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

maintenance
care

up raised

GeneralB2

Meaning: Raised or elevated.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The up raised hands signaled for attention.

Category: General

Synonyms:

raised
elevated

up scale

BusinessC1

Meaning: Relating to a higher quality or standard.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They offer upscale dining experiences.

Category: Business › Marketing

Synonyms:

luxurious
high-end

Antonyms: downscale

up shift

TransportationC1

Meaning: To change to a higher gear in a vehicle.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to up shift to gain more speed.

Category: Transportation

Synonyms:

accelerate
increase

Antonyms: downshift

up start

BusinessC1

Meaning: A person who has risen suddenly in status or wealth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He is considered an upstart in the business world.

Category: Business › Entrepreneurship

Synonyms:

newcomer
rising star

up state

GeneralC2

Meaning: A state of being elevated or improved.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The project is in an up state after the recent funding.

Category: General

Synonyms:

improvement
advancement

up tempo

MusicC1

Meaning: Having a fast tempo, especially in music.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The song has an up tempo beat that makes you want to dance.

Category: Music

Synonyms:

fast-paced
lively

up thrust

GeologyC2

Meaning: A sudden upward movement or force.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The up thrust of the earth created a new mountain.

Category: Geology

Synonyms:

surge
lift

up tick

EconomicsC2

Meaning: A small increase or upward movement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was an up tick in sales last month.

Category: Economics

Synonyms:

increase
rise

up tight

EmotionsB2

Meaning: Nervous or anxious.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She felt uptight before the big presentation.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

tense
nervous

Antonyms:

relaxed
calm

up to date

TechnologyB1

Meaning: Current or modern; not outdated.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The software is up to date with the latest features.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

current
modern

Antonyms:

outdated
old-fashioned

up town

GeographyB2

Meaning: The central or main area of a town or city.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Let's go shopping up town.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

downtown
city center

up-anchor

NauticalC2

Meaning: To lift the anchor of a ship or boat.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to up-anchor and sail to a new destination.

Category: Nautical

Synonyms:

weigh anchor
set sail

up-and-coming

EntertainmentB2

Meaning: Likely to succeed or become popular in the near future.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is an up-and-coming actress in Hollywood.

Category: Entertainment

Synonyms:

promising
emerging

Antonyms:

declining
fading

up-and-under

SportsC2

Meaning: A type of rugby play where the ball is kicked high and then caught.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The team executed an up-and-under play successfully.

Category: Sports › Rugby

upbeat

EmotionsB1

Meaning: Cheerful and optimistic.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has an upbeat personality that brightens the room.

Category: Emotions

Synonyms:

cheerful
optimistic

Antonyms:

downbeat
pessimistic

upbraid

EducationC2

Meaning: To scold or criticize someone severely.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The teacher did not hesitate to upbraid the student for his behavior.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

rebuke
scold

Antonyms:

praise
commend

upbringing

EducationB2

Meaning: The care and training received during childhood.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her upbringing influenced her values and beliefs.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

raising
nurturing

Antonyms:

neglect
abandonment

UPC

BusinessB2

Meaning: Universal Product Code; a barcode used for tracking products.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The UPC on the item allows it to be scanned at the register.

Category: Business › Retail

Synonyms:

barcode
product code

upcoming

EventsB1

Meaning: About to happen or appear soon.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The upcoming concert has everyone excited.

Category: Events

Synonyms:

imminent
approaching

Antonyms:

distant
remote

up-country

GeographyC2

Meaning: Located in the interior of a country, away from the coast.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They traveled up-country to explore the mountains.

Category: Geography

Synonyms:

inland
rural

Antonyms:

coastal
urban

update

TechnologyB1

Meaning: To make something more current or up to date.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please update the software to the latest version.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

revise
refresh

Antonyms:

neglect
ignore

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