▸ Specimen Drawer
Describing Words — Lesson 41
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trustworthy
ˈtrʌstwɝːði
Able to be trusted — we need to find a trustworthy mechanic to fix the car.
She is a trustworthy friend who always keeps her promises.
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truthful
ˈtruθfəl
Always telling the truth and being honest, without lying or deceiving others — a truthful person can be trusted.
She is a truthful witness in the trial.
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unacceptable
ˌʌnəkˈseptəbl̩
Something that is not acceptable or not satisfactory — his behavior at the meeting was unacceptable.
The working conditions were completely unacceptable.
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unaware
ˌʌnəˈwɛr
Not knowing about something — she was unaware of the danger.
She was unaware of the danger.
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uncomfortable
ʌnˈkʌmfərtəbəl
Not comfortable — I feel uncomfortable asking for help.
The chair was very uncomfortable to sit on.
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uncommon
ʌnˈkɑːmən
Not occurring or found very often — it's uncommon for it to snow this early in autumn.
This is an uncommon species of bird found only in certain regions.
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uneasy
ʌnˈiːzi
Feeling worried, anxious, or uncertain about something — she felt uneasy about the decision.
She felt uneasy about the decision.
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unfamiliar
ˌʌnfəˈmɪliər
Not known or recognized — the topic was unfamiliar to most of the students.
The village was unfamiliar to her, so she got lost.
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unhappy
ʌnˈhæpi
Feeling sad, dissatisfied, or not happy — she looks unhappy today.
She looks unhappy today.
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unhealthy
ˌʌnˈhɛlθi
Not good for your health — smoking is unhealthy.
Junk food is unhealthy.
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unimportant
ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt
Not significant or valuable — this is an unimportant matter.
The unimportant details can be ignored.
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unlawful
ʌnˈlɔːfəl
Not allowed by law — parking here is unlawful.
Parking here is unlawful.
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